Book

Apache odyssey: a journey between two worlds

Holt, Rinehart and WinstonNew York • Published In 1969 • Pages: 18, 301

By: Opler, Morris Edward.

Abstract
This is the life history of a Mescalero Apache who was in his mid-fifties when the account was taken. Opler stresses, in his introduction, that Chris is a person who is living in two worlds. A great deal of miscellaneous information is included. The source as a whole, however, is primarily concerned with shamanism and supernatural power.
Subjects
Culture summary
Life history materials
Shamans and psychotherapists
Sacred objects and places
culture
Mescalero Apache
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1979-1980
Field Date
1931-1936
Coverage Date
1880-1935
Coverage Place
Mescalero Indian Reservation, New Mexico, United States
Notes
by Morris E. Opler
Table of Contents: Part One - The cultural and historical background; Part Two - Chris's life story: 1. Child of the vanquished; 2. Following two trails; 3. Unsettled years; 4. Search unended.
Category 159 was used only for specific psychological information about the author.
Consists chiefly of the autobiographical narrative of Chris, a Mescalero Apache Indian, with introductory material and notes by M. E. Opler
Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-295)
LCCN
79081690
LCSH
Mescalero Indians--Biography
Apache Indians--Biography