The Autobiography Of A Papago Woman

By Ruth M. Underhill

Book Overview

""The Autobiography of a Papago Woman"" is a biographical book written by Ruth Underhill. It is a first-hand account of the life of a Native American woman named Maria Chona, who was born and raised in the Papago tribe in Arizona. The book chronicles Maria's life from her childhood in the early 1900s to her old age in the 1960s. It details her experiences growing up in a traditional Papago community, including her education, marriage, and motherhood. The book also explores the impact of colonialism and modernization on the Papago people, as well as their struggles for land rights and recognition. Overall, ""The Autobiography of a Papago Woman"" provides a unique and insightful perspective on the life and culture of the Papago people, as well as the challenges they faced in the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163185914
• ISBN13: 9781163185919
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"