Navajo Gambling Songs (1889)

Navajo Gambling Songs is a historical book written by Washington Matthews in 1889. Matthews was a medical doctor and ethnographer who lived among the Navajo people in the late 19th century. This book is a collection of traditional songs that were sung by the Navajo during gambling games. The songs were believed to bring good luck and success to the players. The book contains the original Navajo lyrics of each song, as well as a translation into English. Matthews also provides detailed explanations of the cultural context and significance of each song. The book is an important resource for scholars and researchers interested in Navajo culture and traditional music. Overall, Navajo Gambling Songs offers a unique insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Navajo people and their traditional gambling practices. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture, music, and history.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.