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Highlights
- The Zuni Man-Woman focuses on the life of We'wha (1849-96), the Zuni who was perhaps the most famous berdache (an individual who combined the work and traits of both men and women) in American Indian history.
- Lambda Literary Awards (Gay Nonfiction) 1991 1st Winner
- Author(s): Will Roscoe
- 324 Pages
- History, Native American
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About the Book
The life of We'wha (1849-96), the Zuni who was perhaps the most famous berdache (an individual who combined the work and traits of both men and women) in American Indian history.Book Synopsis
The Zuni Man-Woman focuses on the life of We'wha (1849-96), the Zuni who was perhaps the most famous berdache (an individual who combined the work and traits of both men and women) in American Indian history. Through We'wha's exceptional life, Will Roscoe creates a vivid picture of an alternative gender role whose history has been hidden and almost forgotten.
"An important book that will bring to the field a better understanding of the role of the berdache in Pueblo culture."--John Adair, San Francisco State University
From the Back Cover
This book focuses on the life of We'wha, perhaps the most famous berdache (an individual who combined the work and traits of both men and women) in American history. Through We'wha's exceptional life, historian Will Roscoe creates a vivid picture of an alternative gender role whose history has been hidden and almost forgotten.Dimensions (Overall): 9.08 Inches (H) x 6.06 Inches (W) x .89 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.28 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 324
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Native American
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Will Roscoe
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 1992
TCIN: 88972128
UPC: 9780826313706
Item Number (DPCI): 247-56-3748
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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