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100 1 _aCrane, Leo,
_d1881-1960
245 1 0 _aIndians of the Enchanted Desert
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-02
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Indians of the Enchanted Desert" by Leo Crane is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations while working with the Hopi and Navajo tribes as an Indian Agent in the arid landscapes of the American Southwest. Crane aims to shed light on the realities faced by Indigenous peoples and the complexities of their interactions with government officials, addressing themes of bureaucracy, culture, and survival in a harsh environment. The opening of the narrative introduces the author as he prepares to recount his time working with men labeled as "Indian Agents," highlighting their often-unseen struggles in navigating bureaucratic challenges while advocating for resources and support for the tribes. Crane describes the initial impressions he had of these agents and sets the stage for a broader exploration of the contradictions and challenges inherent in the lives of both the Native people he seeks to serve and the officials tasked with their oversight. His engaging prose reveals a deep appreciation for the cultural richness and struggles of desert life, foreshadowing the deeper reflections on identity, colonialism, and resilience that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Little, Brown, and Company, 1925
653 _aNavajo Indians
653 _aHopi Indians
653 _aPainted Desert (Ariz.)
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/indiansofenchant00cran/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68445
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