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  • The Medicine-men of the Apache

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    In this richly illustrated anthropological study, John G. Bourke examines Apache medicine-men as healers, ritual specialists, and guardians of secret knowledge whose influence shaped Apache life and resistance to outside change. Drawing on firsthand observation and wide comparison with Indigenous and ancient cultures, he focuses on their organization, authority, sacred objects, and ceremonial ... Leer más

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  • The Medicine-Men of the Apache

    "The Medicine-Men of the Apache" by John Gregory Bourke is a fascinating exploration of the spiritual and medicinal practices of the Apache people. Bourke, an army officer and ethnographer, delves into the intricate rituals and beliefs surrounding healing within Apache culture. He provides detailed accounts of the medicine men, their roles in society, and the various ceremonies they perform. ... Leer más

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  • Scatalogic Rites

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    This provocative scholarly study turns to one of humanity's most unsettling subjects: the ritual, medicinal, magical, and symbolic uses of human and animal excreta across cultures. Framed by authorities such as Max Müller and E. B. Tylor, it argues that even the most repellent customs deserve serious anthropological attention because they can illuminate the development of religion and civilization ... Leer más

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  • An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre

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    John G. Bourke's An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre is a vivid firsthand account of General George Crook's 1883 pursuit of the hostile Chiricahua Apaches across the border into northern Mexico. Written with urgency and strong partisan feeling, it combines military history, frontier drama, and close ethnographic observation to show both the danger of Apache raiding and the harsh demands of ... Leer más

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  • On The Border With Crook

    On the Border with Crook is considered one of the best firsthand accounts of frontier army life, as the author of the book gives equal time to both the soldier and the Native American. John Bourke, the author of this book was a captain in the United States Army. He served as an aide to General George Crook in the Apache Wars from 1872 to 1883. As Crook's aide, Bourke had the opportunity to witness ... Leer más

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  • On The Border With Crook

    Enriched edition. An Eyewitness Memoir of the Indian Wars, Crook's Campaigns, and Native Resistance on the 19th-Century Frontier

    In "On The Border With Crook," John Gregory Bourke offers a compelling eyewitness account of the Indian Wars in the American West, specifically focusing on General George Crook's campaigns during the late 19th century. Bourke employs a vivid and engaging narrative style, blending meticulous observation with personal experience, bringing to life the tumultuous atmosphere of the borderlands. His ... Leer más

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  • An Apache Campaign In The Sierra Madre

    An Apache Campaign In The Sierra Madre is a first-hand historical account written by a captain in the United States Army, John Gregory Bourke. The book presents the details of the expedition led by General Crook to the Sierra Madre, in 1883. As Crook's aide, Bourke had the opportunity to witness every facet of life in the Old West—the battles, wildlife, the internal squabbling among the military, ... Leer más

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  • On the Border with Crook

    Dante Alighieri, it has always seemed to me, made the mistake of his life in dying when he did in the picturesque capital of the Exarchate five hundred and fifty years ago. Had he held on to this mortal coil until after Uncle Sam had perfected the “Gadsden Purchase,” he would have found full scope for his genius in the description of a region in which not only purgatory and hell, but heaven ... Leer más

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  • Scatalogic Rites of All Nations

    "Scatalogic Rites of All Nations" by John Gregory Bourke is a fascinating exploration of the cultural significance of human waste across various societies. Bourke delves into the rituals, beliefs, and practices surrounding excretion, revealing how these acts are intertwined with social norms and taboos. Through meticulous research and vivid descriptions, he uncovers the often-overlooked aspects of ... Leer más

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  • Popular medicine, customs and superstitions of the Rio Grande

    Enriched edition. Exploring Traditional Healing and Superstitions in Rio Grande Culture

    In "Popular Medicine, Customs and Superstitions of the Rio Grande," John Gregory Bourke offers a meticulous ethnographic study of the rich tapestry of healing practices, folklore, and cultural beliefs prevalent among the communities along the Rio Grande. Bourke's literary style is characterized by a blend of vivid descriptions and meticulous documentation, as he assimilates observations drawn from ... Leer más

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  • The Apache Expedition in the Sierra Madre

    In "The Apache Expedition in the Sierra Madre," John Gregory Bourke presents a meticulously detailed account of the 1886 military campaign against the Apache tribes in the rugged Sierra Madre mountains. Bourke's narrative blends a reflective, first-person account with a keen analysis of the geopolitical and cultural dynamics of the American Southwest. His engaging prose, rich in descriptive ... Leer más

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  • Scatalogic Rites of All Nations

    Enriched edition. A dissertation upon the employment of excrementitious remedial agents in religion, etc.

    In "Scatalogic Rites of All Nations," John Gregory Bourke presents a groundbreaking ethnographic exploration of human practices surrounding excretion across diverse cultures. Merging rigorous research with a narrative style that is both engaging and informative, Bourke delves into the often-taboo subject of scatology, contextualizing it within the broader scope of human behavior and social customs ... Leer más

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