Social Life of the Navajo Indians : With some Attention to Minor Ceremonies

Presents information gather from 1923-1925 on the Navajo Indians. Looks at Navajo life, the clans, marriage, property and inheritance, and folklore and beliefs. CONTENTS PREFACE I. INTRODUCTION II. NAVAJO-LIFE III. THE CLAN IV. THE CLAN-GROUP V. THE FAMILY VI. MARRIAGE 1 VII. KINSHIP TERMS VIII. PROPERTY AND INHERITANCE X. TRIBAL ASSEMBLY XI. WAR DANCE XII. CRISES OF LIFE : MINOR CEREMONIES XIII. FOLKLORE AND BELIEF XIV. ASSIMILATION AND RESISTANCE BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX