About this title: In this classic account of the religion of the American Indians north of the Rio Grande, Ruth Underhill examines religious behavior and belief and the ways in which these are adapted to various Indian lifeways throughout the continent. Focusing on Indian religious ceremonies, she specifies the different spiritual needs of big game hunters, seed ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1972
ISBN-13:9780226841663ISBN:0226841669
Description: Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. usual libary markings, otherwise fine. 301 p. Includes: illustrations, index. First published in 1965. read more
Edition: stated 2nd imprssion 1972
Binding: Textbook Binding
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1965-12
ISBN-13:9780226841663ISBN:0226841669
Description: Good. Paperback, 1965 CR Univ of Chicago, this is stated 2nd impression 1972, minor cvr use wear W/pg edge curl, PO embossed sticker 1st pg, text still crisp, clean w/no other marks, tears, stains. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1972
ISBN-13:9780226841670ISBN:0226841677
Description: Very Good- No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 301 pp., Has light shelfwear, spine reinforced with clear plastic tape, Internally Clean. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1965
ISBN-13:9780226841670ISBN:0226841677
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. VG-, inner wrap is soiled, three inch crease to a fore corner of the wrap, some scratches. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 301 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Chicago
Date Published: 1965
Description: Good. Hardcover book in Good Condition with Good dust jacket, library retired from small regional library, a nice clean and sound copy. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1965
ISBN-13:9780226841670ISBN:0226841677
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Spine straight w/o creases, binding tight, no reader/remainder/library marks, covers/pgs flat w/sm corner bump, sm tear ft cover, very sligtht shelf wear. 301 numbered pgs., Audience: General/trade. Photos/other info available by e-mail. Daily(M-F)orders/e-mail responses. E-mail confirmation of shipment. Books stored in smoke-free, climate controlled environment. Check our feedback. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1972
ISBN-13:9780226841670ISBN:0226841677
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Slight cover wear, "used" stamp-NICE U OF CHI. 1ST ED. PPBK, VERY CLEAN TEXT! Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 312 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. : Univ of Chicago Pr, 1972, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1972
ISBN-13:9780226841670ISBN:0226841677
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. In this classicaccount of the religion of American Indians north of the Rio Grande, Ruth Underhill examines religious behavior and belief and the ways in which these are adapted to various Indian lifeways throughout the continent. read more
Edition: First Edition; Third Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press, Chicago
Date Published: (c. 1965) 1974
Description: Good. Covers are moderately rubbed with minor edge wear and very minor soil. Name blacked out on ffep. Neat red and green underlining throughout text.; . PAPER COVERS. Cover is about the weight of posterboard. RELIGION. "Focusing on Indian religious ceremonies, Ruth Underhill specifies the different spiritual needs of big game hunters and gatherers, and planters. She details the ways these requirements are expressed in vastly different ceremonies and beliefs about birth, death, and the spirits. ... read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1972
ISBN-13:9780226841670ISBN:0226841677
Description: Illustrated. Very Good. 6 x 9 trade paperback book. White lettering on the red spine with a red and illustrated cover. This is the first comprehensive account of the religion of American Indians north of the Rio Grande. 301 pages. Light wear. Very Good condition. read more
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, Chicago
Date Published: 1965
ISBN-13:9780226841670ISBN:0226841677
Description: Very Good. 0226841677 301 pp. Slight faint soiling bottom edges; faintly rubbed cover. Clean, tight copy, no creases. The author's classic account 'examines religious behavior and belief and the ways in which these are adapted to various Indian lifeways throughout the continent. ' Bibliography. Index. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press, Chicago & London
Date Published: 1965
Description: Very Good- No Jacket. Ex-Seminary Library Scuffs and soils on exterior, with normal edge wear; typical library marks. A study of Native American religion and culture in the Western United States. 301 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press, Chicago
Date Published: 1974
Description: (1974); third impression; octavo; 301 pp (including index plus numerous black & white illustrations); no dustjacket; Very Good+ gilt stamped orange cloth; ex-law library with minimal markings---library stamp on outer edges of pages, small paper label tail of spine, little shelfwear; else excellent clean tight copy. read more
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