Publisher's Synopsis
The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho: An Analysis of the John and Louisa Wetherill Ethnobotanical Collection is a comprehensive study of the traditional plant knowledge of the Kayenta Navaho people. The book is written by Leland Clifton Wyman, a renowned ethnobotanist who spent several years working with the Navaho people in the early 20th century. The book is based on the extensive ethnobotanical collection of John and Louisa Wetherill, who were early traders and explorers in the Navaho region. The collection includes over 2,000 plant specimens and associated cultural artifacts, which were gathered by the Wetherills during their travels and interactions with the Navaho people.The book provides a detailed analysis of the collection, focusing on the traditional uses of plants by the Navaho people for food, medicine, and other purposes. The author also examines the cultural significance of plants in Navaho society, including their use in religious ceremonies and other cultural practices.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Navaho ethnobotany. The first chapter provides an overview of the Navaho people and their traditional way of life. The following chapters examine specific plant species and their uses, including corn, beans, squash, and various medicinal plants.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of the plants and their uses, as well as insights into Navaho culture and traditions. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as a glossary of Navaho plant names.Overall, The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho is an important contribution to the field of ethnobotany and a valuable resource for anyone interested in Navaho culture and traditional plant knowledge.Additional Editor Is Edward F. Castetter. Foreword By Clyde Kluckhohn. University Of New Mexico Publications In Biology, No. 5.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.
