E. W. Gifford

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.

Northeastern and Western Yavapai Myths is a book written by E. W. Gifford that explores the myths and legends of the Yavapai Native American tribe. The Yavapai people are indigenous to the American Southwest region, specifically in the areas of Arizona and New Mexico. The book is divided into two sections, one focused on the myths of the Northeastern Yavapai, and the other focused on the myths of the Western Yavapai. The myths and legends included in the book cover a wide range of topics, from creation stories to tales of heroic deeds and supernatural beings. The stories are told in a traditional storytelling style, with a focus on the oral tradition of the Yavapai people. The book also includes an introduction that provides context for the myths and legends, including information on Yavapai culture and history. Additionally, there are footnotes throughout the book that provide further explanation and context for certain terms and concepts mentioned in the stories. Overall, Northeastern and Western Yavapai Myths is a comprehensive collection of traditional Yavapai myths and legends that provides insight into the culture and beliefs of this indigenous people. This is a new release of the original 1932 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.