Ceremonies Of The Pomo Indians - Alfred Barrett, Samuel
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A quiet, enduring doorway into a world that shaped California's story. Ceremonies Of The Pomo Indians invites readers to witness the rituals, songs, and daily textures of a people whose traditions echo through the coast and into modern reflection. This is more than a straightforward ethnographic study. Barrett crafts a lucid, respectful portrait of native american ceremonies, tracing pomo ritual practices with careful attention to context, language, and meaning. The book reads as a tangible bridge between nineteenth century california and today, offering a rich, data-driven glimpse that is at…mehr

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A quiet, enduring doorway into a world that shaped California's story. Ceremonies Of The Pomo Indians invites readers to witness the rituals, songs, and daily textures of a people whose traditions echo through the coast and into modern reflection. This is more than a straightforward ethnographic study. Barrett crafts a lucid, respectful portrait of native american ceremonies, tracing pomo ritual practices with careful attention to context, language, and meaning. The book reads as a tangible bridge between nineteenth century california and today, offering a rich, data-driven glimpse that is at once scholarly and deeply human. It serves as a reliable research reference for students and a trustworthy primer for curious readers, revealing how ritual life informs social structure, memory, and identity. Historically significant and culturally resonant, the work stands as a landmark in classic ethnography. Its careful observation, early methods, and sympathetic voice have influenced generations of anthropological staples and classroom resources, while its archival clarity preserves voices that might otherwise be lost to time. The illustrated edition and complete edition honour the integrity of Barrett's fieldwork, enriching both academic study and personal discovery. Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions now reissues it as a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Restored for today's and future generations, it is both a steadfast research reference and a profound invitation to explore indigenous ceremonies research with insight, reverence, and wonder.