Navajo tradition, Mormon life the autobiography and teachings of Jim Dandy / Robert S. McPherson, Jim Dandy, and Sarah E. Burak.
| Author/creator | McPherson, Robert S., 1947- |
| Other author | Dandy, Jim, 1940- |
| Other author | Burak, Sarah E. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Salt Lake City : University of Utah Press, |
| Description | xiv, 292 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Jim's life and times in perspective: an overview of navajo and mormon history -- Praying to jesus, standing for monster slayer: traditional navajo syncretism and lds beliefs -- Jim?s early years: ?only a stick is left standing? -- Learning of navajo culture: teachings of the hogan and life -- Boarding schools and placement: education in the dandy family -- Of mission, college, and marriage: the ties that bind -- Education as a life?s work: serving the people -- Holy people, the creation, and its end: the navajo world -- Animals, birds, and insects: their place and power -- Offerings, songs, and ceremonies: interacting with the holy people -- The light and dark sides: avoiding and curing evil. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p.279-284) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2012009783 |
| ISBN | 9781607811947 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |