Die Hopi betrachten sich selbst als die ersten Einwohner Amerikas". Frank Waters, der 3 Jahre unter ihnen lebte, gibt einen fundierten Einblick in die Mythen, Legenden und die Geschichte dieses Indidanervolkes vom Anbeginn der Welt bis zum heutigen Leben im Reservat
Frank Waters, einer der renommiertesten Kenner der verschiedenen Indianerstämme und deren Lebensformen, erzählt vom Goldrausch, dem kargen Leben der Siedler, von Mythen und Ritualen der Indianer und deren erbittertem Überlebenskampf. Dieses Standardwerk bietet einen Querschnitt seiner Beobachtungen und Deutungen der indianischen Kultur.
From perpetually snow-capped peaks to stifling deserts below sea-level, the Colorado cuts the deepest and truest cross-section through the heart of the continent.It flows through time as well as space. At the bottom of the Grand Canyon lies one of the early layers of the earth's crust. The cliff dwellers' civilization, and the rise and fall of the great pueblos were only a brief moment in its history. Later came the Spaniards, and then the trappers and prospectors. Not so long ago the Indians battled to defend their invaded country and new technological developments--the greatest is which is Boulder Dam--are beginning to change the face of a region other generations were unable to alter. Frank Waters, a native to Colorado, has brought to his book an understanding of the relation between man and nature which is part of his Indian heritage.
Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Colorado Springs, the story explores the impact of the mining boom and burgeoning tourism on the community. As the Pikes Peak saga unfolds, it delves into the lives of characters navigating the opportunities and challenges of this prosperous era, highlighting the vibrant culture and evolving landscape of the region. The narrative intertwines personal stories with the broader historical context, offering a rich portrayal of life during this transformative time.
The great variety of wild and beautiful desert is seen through the photographs of landscape photographer David Muench and the words of author Frank Waters.
The story of Martiniano, the man who killed the deer, is a timeless story of Pueblo Indian sin and redemption, and of the conflict between Indian and white laws; written with a poetically charged beauty of style, a purity of conception, and a thorough understanding of Indian values.
