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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aClark, Ann Nolan,
_d1896-1995
245 1 4 _aThe Little Navajo Herder
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-06-12
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Little Navajo Herder" by Ann Nolan Clark is a children's book written in the early to mid-20th century. This beautifully illustrated work presents a narrative that captures a year in the life of a young Navajo girl, exploring her experiences as she tends to her family’s sheep herd and learns about traditional Navajo life and customs. The book emphasizes themes of family, nature, and the cultural significance of her responsibilities as a herder. The story follows the little girl’s daily activities throughout the seasons, detailing her connection to her family, the land, and the animals she cares for. From her mother's hogan to the vibrant descriptions of sheep herding, wool processing, and the joy of community gatherings, she learns valuable lessons about hard work and resilience. Through her eyes, readers gain insights into the Navajo way of life, including practices such as dyeing yarn, weaving, and the importance of storytelling, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful, often harsh, landscapes of the Southwest. The book celebrates the girl's growth and the bond she has with her mother and father, reflecting both the innocence of childhood and the significance of cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNavajo Indians -- Juvenile poetry
700 1 _aDenetsosie, Hoke
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52311
999 _c93145
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