Publisher's Synopsis
The Delight Makers is a non-fiction book written by Adolph F. Bandelier, first published in 1890. The book is an anthropological study of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico and their culture, particularly their religious practices and social customs. Bandelier spent several years living among the Pueblo Indians and learning about their way of life, which he describes in detail in the book. He also provides historical context for the Pueblo Indians, discussing their interactions with Spanish colonizers and the impact of European influence on their culture. The Delight Makers is considered a classic work in the field of anthropology and is still widely read and studied today.Fictionalized Story About The Pueblo Indians Who Bandelier Studied For 8 Years; Based On His Ethnological And Archaeological Study; Written At Cochiti And Santa Fe; Bandelier National Monument, Named After The Author, Was The First Us National Monument.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.