The journey of Navajo Oshley : : an autobiography and life history / / edited by Robert S. McPherson ; foreword by Barre Toelken.
Ak'é Nýdzin, or Navajo Oshley, was born sometime between 1879 and 1893. His oral memoir is set on the northern frontier of Navajo land, principally the San Juan River basin in southeastern Utah, and tells the story of his early life near Dennehetso and his travels, before there were roads or...
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| Year of Publication: | 2000 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (241 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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| Summary: | Ak'é Nýdzin, or Navajo Oshley, was born sometime between 1879 and 1893. His oral memoir is set on the northern frontier of Navajo land, principally the San Juan River basin in southeastern Utah, and tells the story of his early life near Dennehetso and his travels, before there were roads or many towns, from Monument Valley north along Comb Ridge to Blue Mountain. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Anglos and Navajos expanded their use and settlement of lands north of the San Juan. Grazing lands and the Anglo wage economy drew many Navajos across the river. Oshley, a sheep |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1283266784 9786613266781 0874213002 0585326681 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | edited by Robert S. McPherson ; foreword by Barre Toelken. |