Sun Chief: The Autobiography of a Hopi Indian (The Lamar Series in Western History)

First published in 1942, __Sun Chief__ is the autobiography of Hopi Chief Don C. Talayesva and offers a unique insider view on Hopi society. In a new Foreword, Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert situates the book within contemporary Hopi studies, exploring how scholars have used the book since its publication more than seventy years ago. CONTENTS 8 ILLUSTRATIONS 9 FOREWORD TO THE SECOND EDITION 10 FOREWORD TO THE FIRST EDITION 18 PREFACE 28 INTRODUCTION 30 The Project and the Procedure 30 The Hopi in Oraibi 38 Autobiography 52 Twins Twisted into One 54 Childhood Crises and Early Memories 66 Learning to Live 83 Mischief and Discipline 103 School on the Reservation 122 School off the Reservation 149 The Return to Hopila 171 The Making of a Man 194 Clowning and the Bean Ceremony 216 Magic and Marriage 235 Subsistence in the Desert 261 Prosperity and Adversity 297 Changes in Family Life 336 New Crises 368 Life Goes On 403 Concerning the Analysis of Life Histories 426 Concerning the Analysis of Life Histories 428 Appendices 442 APPENDIX A: An Example of Situational Analysis 444 APPENDIX B: Legends and Myths of the Hopi 459 APPENDIX C: Guide to Hopi Kinship and the Identification of Don’s Relatives 480 APPENDIX D: A Sample of Don’s Composition 495 INDEX 502 First Published In 1942, Sun Chief Is The Autobiography Of Hopi Chief Don Talayesva And Offers A Unique Insider View On Hopi Society. In A New Foreword, Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert Situates The Book Within Contemporary Hopi Studies, Exploring How Scholars Have Used The Book Since Its Publication More Than Seventy Years Ago. 1. Twins Twisted Into One -- 2. Childhood Crises And Early Memories -- 3. Learning To Live -- 4. Mischief And Discipline -- 5. School On The Reservation -- 6. School Off The Reservation -- 7. The Return To Hopiland -- 8. The Making Of A Man -- 9. Clowning And The Bean Ceremony -- 10. Magic And Marriage -- 11. Subsistence In The Desert -- 12. Prosperity In Family Life -- 13. Changes In Family Life -- 14. New Crises -- 15. Life Goes On. Don C. Talayesva. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. First published in 1942, this autobiography of Hopi Chief Don Talayesva offers an insider view on Hopi society. It also includes a foreword that situates the book within contemporary Hopi studies, exploring how scholars have used the book since its publication more than seventy years ago.