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The Autobiography of a Papago Woman is a non-fiction book written by Ruth Underhill. The book is based on the life of a Papago woman named Maria Chona, who lived in the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States. The book provides a detailed account of Chona's life, including her childhood, marriage, motherhood, and her struggle to maintain her cultural identity in a rapidly changing world. The book also explores the social and cultural norms of the Papago people, including their traditions, beliefs, and customs. Underhill, a prominent anthropologist, spent several years living among the Papago people and was able to provide an insightful and intimate portrayal of Chona's life. The book is widely regarded as a classic in the field of anthropology and provides a unique perspective on the experiences of Native American women in the early 20th century.This is a new release of the original 1936 edition.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.
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