Book
How the world moves : the odyssey of an American Indian family
"A compelling portrait of cultural transition and assimilation via the saga of one Acoma Pueblo Indian family. Born in 1861 in New Mexico's Acoma Pueblo, Edward Proctor Hunt lived a tribal life almost unchanged for centuries. But after attending government schools he broke with his people's ancient codes to become a shopkeeper and controversial broker between Indian and white worlds. As a Wild West Show Indian he traveled in Europe with his family, and saw his sons become silversmiths, painters, and consultants on Indian Lore. In 1928, in a life-culminating experience, he recited his version of the origin myth of Acoma Pueblo to Smithsonian Institution scholars. Nabokov narrates the fascinating story of Hunt's life within a multicultural and historical context. Chronicling Pueblo Indian life and Anglo/Indian relations over the last century and a half, he explores how this entrepreneurial family capitalized on the nation's passion for Indian culture. In this rich book, Nabokov dramatizes how the Hunts, like immigrants throughout history, faced anguishing decisions over staying put or striking out for economic independence, and experienced the pivotal passage from tradition to modernity."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780670024889
- ISBN: 0670024880
- Physical Description: 550 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York, New York : Viking, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Day Break (1846-80) -- Edward Hunt (1880-1918) -- Big Snake (1918-30) -- Dad Hunt (1930-2007).
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Hunt, Edward Proctor, 1861-1948.
Hunt family.
Hunt family.
Acoma Indians > Cultural assimilation.
Pueblo Indians > History > 19th century.
Pueblo Indians > Social life and customs > 19th century.
Indians of North America > Social life and customs > 19th century.
West (U.S.) > Social life and customs.
Native Americans > North America > Social life and customs.
West (U.S.) > Social life and customs.
Indians of North America > Social life and customs.
Manners and customs.
Pueblo Indians.
Pueblo Indians > Social life and customs.
West United States. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Biographies.
History.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | BIO HUNT NABO 2015 | 679495 | Stacks | Available | - |