Navaho legends
Washington Matthews
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Navaho legends
Published
1994
Publisher
University of Utah Press
Pages
303
ISBN-10
0874804248
Description
Navaho Legends is one of the earliest collections of Navajo oral traditions in English, and still the best. Originally published in 1897, this sensitive translation by Washington Matthews (1843-1905) contains an extensive version of the Origin Legend plus two other tales. These richly detailed legends remain among the most complete sources of Navajo cultural, ritual, and ceremonial information. This edition is fully faithful to the original, containing Matthews's introduction, extensive notes, interlinear prayer translations, and musical notations, plus a note on modern orthography by Robert W. Young. Washington Matthews, army major and surgeon, was based in the Southwest. He was one of the earliest recorders of Navajo culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Navaho legends?
This edition of Navaho legends has approximately 303 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Navaho legends?
For most readers, Navaho legends typically takes between 6h 19m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 75,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Navaho legends?
The estimated word count for Navaho legends is approximately 75,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Navaho legends?
Navaho legends was written by Washington Matthews.
When was Navaho legends published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.