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Mother Earth, Father Sky: Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest
Mother Earth Father Sky Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest Author:David Lavender Discusses the culture, history, and society of the Pueblo Indians. — Author Lavender has combined a study of the Anasazi with a general overview of recorded Pueblo Indian history and culture. The Anasazi civilization has intrigued scholars since the discovery of the Cliff Dwellings in 1888. Their architecture, distinctive pottery, and abrupt disa... more »ppearance have been studied, but no definitive evidence explains the whereabouts of their descendants. The assumption that the Pueblo peoples are the descendants of the Anasazi cannot be completely supported by the archaeological evidence. Nevertheless, this is a lively, intriguing exploration into the archaeological study of the Anasazi culture. Readers experience the adaptation and change of a powerful culture over time, from their diet and artistry to their religious practices. The last three chapters sum up Pueblo peoples from the Spanish invaders to education efforts today. This seems an abrupt change of topic as if two books, one of the Anasazi and one devoted to the Native people of the Southwest today, were intended.« less