Desert Drums

Desert Drums: The Pueblo Indians Of New Mexico 1540-1928 is a book written by Leo Crane that explores the history and culture of the Pueblo Indians living in New Mexico. The book covers a period of almost 400 years, starting from the arrival of the Spanish in 1540 and ending in 1928. The author provides a detailed account of the Pueblo Indians' way of life, their customs, beliefs, and traditions. He also examines the impact of the Spanish conquest on the Pueblo people and their subsequent interactions with the Spanish colonizers. The book delves into the political, social, and economic changes that occurred during this period and how they affected the Pueblo communities.Crane's work is based on extensive research and firsthand accounts from Pueblo Indians themselves, as well as documents from Spanish colonial archives. The book is well-illustrated with photographs and maps that help to bring the history and culture of the Pueblo Indians to life.Overall, Desert Drums: The Pueblo Indians Of New Mexico 1540-1928 is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the Pueblo Indians' history and culture in New Mexico. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.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.