The Fourth World of the Hopis: The Epic Story of the Hopi Indians as Preserved in Their Legends and Traditions (Paperback)

by Harold Courlander (Author), Enrico Arno (Illustrator)

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'Little short of spellbinding.' (Publishers Weekly )

"Very beautiful and readable." (Library Journal )

Product Description
Here the noted folklorist brings together traditional accounts of epic events and adventures in the life of Hopi clans and villages, from legendary to historical times. The setting of these various adventures and events is not the Southwest as we know it today, but a vast and largely unpeopled wilderness in which clans and families wandered in search of a final living place, and in search of their collective identity. Notes, a pronunciation guide, and a glossary enhance the reader’s appreciation of the text.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: University of New Mexico Press (October 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826310117
• ISBN-13: 978-0826310118
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,621 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional, February 16, 2000

By A Customer

This is an exceptional compilation of Hopi stories and legends. Having read many books about Hopi, I have found nothing to compare. This is a 'must read' for all who are interested in building or adding to their knowledge of the Hopi Way. This is not a new book, but the title and the content have stood the test of time. Enjoy!

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fourth World of the Hopi by Courlander, November 30, 1999

By	Marc Severson (Tucson, Arizona) - See all my reviews

As an archaeologist, Pima College instructor and tour guide to the Hopi mesas over the last twelve years I have found my copy of Courlander to be invaluable as a reference volume on these fascinating people. Along with James, (Pages from Hopi History) it has formed the basis of all the information I have needed to better educate the "bahana" on the ways of the Hopitusinom.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, November 16, 2008

By	Born to Read "Jim" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

I found this to be a very authentic account of Hopi mythology. Added bonuses were "Notes on Stories" section in back; nice artwork by Arno, which added to overall myth feeling; and a few songs written in sheet music style.