The Zuni Indians And Their Uses Of Plants

by Marilda Coxe Stevenson and Matilda Coxe Stevenson

Book Overview

The Zuni Indians And Their Uses Of Plants is a comprehensive book written by Matilda Coxe Stevenson, which explores the traditional knowledge of the Zuni Indians regarding the use of plants. The book is an ethnographic study of the Zuni Indians, a Native American tribe living in the southwestern United States. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the Zuni Indians' use of plants, including their medicinal and nutritional properties, their use in religious ceremonies and rituals, and their significance in Zuni culture. The author provides detailed descriptions of various plants and their uses, as well as the methods used by the Zuni Indians to harvest and prepare them.The book also delves into the Zuni Indians' beliefs and practices related to plants, such as their use of plant symbolism in art and their belief in the spiritual power of certain plants. The author provides insights into the Zuni Indians' traditional way of life and their deep connection to the natural world.Overall, The Zuni Indians And Their Uses Of Plants is an informative and fascinating book that offers a unique perspective on the traditional knowledge and culture of the Zuni Indians. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ethnobotany, Native American culture, or the relationship between humans and the natural world.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: 1162944447
• ISBN13: 9781162944449
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Reading Zuni Books

Hi my name is Martha Weeka. I'm from the Zuni tribe in New Mexico and I really enjoyed your book and I hope to read more books about my people.