Indians, Cowboys, and UFOs (Hardcover)
stories of a teacher on a small navajo reservation in 1970s new mexico
- Hardcover
302 pages
- Release Date
1 January 1970
Summary
From Baltimore to the Badlands: A Navajo Teacher’s Unexpected Journey
Teaching on a small Navajo reservation in western New Mexico was quite the culture shock to a boy from Baltimore, surrounded by cowboys, Mormons, Mexicans, and Zuni Indians. This was not the sleepy reservation experience I was expecting. It was so much more: a celebration of diversity, individualism, and Native tradition. Even after all these years, I am still in awe of the vast array of experiences I was allowed …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781632937247 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1632937247 |
| Author: | Andrew Shows |
| Publisher: | Sunstone Press |
| Imprint: | Sunstone Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 302 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 1970 |
| Weight: | 535g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 22mm |
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About The Author
Andrew Shows
Andrew Shows, after teaching on the Navajo reservation, moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and established himself as a full-time artist. He owned two galleries and built Kolowisi, the largest standing sculpture in the state of New Mexico, commissioned by the city of Albuquerque. He has sold his work to museums and galleries worldwide. His key motivation for his creations has always involved humor and provoking a joyful response from the viewer.
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