Folklore

Dewey tells the stories of early Puebloan peoples and their reverance for the land and animals on which their survival depended.

These tales of the mountains, mines, and characters of the Guadalupe range were collected over many years by the author who has explored the area since he was a boy.

New Mexico's early Hispanic liturgical literature and music are thoroughly examined in this comprehensive bilingual volume accompanied by two CDs.

Based on the ancient Cherokee teaching that squirrels keep the woods alive and should not be hunted, Rabbit Plants the Forest tells the story from Cherokee mythology about animals and their places in our world.

A series of related stories about the westward migration of one American family and the shifting fortunes of their lives and others in later years.

This book examines the practices of traditional Mexican folk healers, or "curanderos," in the American Southwest as well as in their native country.

This interweaving of folklore, history, and science tells the seven-century story of the importance of corn in the Americas.

This award-winning text on New Mexico folklore traditions is now available in a shorter edition.

An ancient Cherokee legend, retold with lively dialogue and intriguing illustrations.

This beautifully illustrated overview of the folk arts of New Mexico from the sixteenth century to the present covers both religious and secular arts including festivals, music, dance, and the visual arts.