Project Gutenberg 2006-05-04 Public domain in the USA. 164 Bandelier, Adolph Francis Alphonse 1840 1914 Bandelier, A. F. (Adolph Francis) Bandelier, Adolf F. Bandelier, Adolph F. (Adolph Francis) The Delight Makers E-text prepared by Roger Frank, Betty Reynolds, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Delight Makers" by Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, especially emphasizing their traditions, culture, and the setting of their ancient cave-dwellings. The story unfolds through the experiences of its young characters, primarily Okoya and his younger brother Shyuote, as they navigate their lives intertwined with the rich historical tapestry of their ancestors. The beginning of "The Delight Makers" introduces the setting of the Tyuonyi, a valley home to the ancestors of the Queres tribe. It describes the geographical features of the area, detailing the natural beauty and the caves that served as dwellings for the Pueblo people. As the narrative opens, we meet Okoya, a young man engaged in fishing while interacting with his younger brother Shyuote, revealing their sibling dynamic and hinting at a deeper storyline involving cultural secrets and the influence of the Koshare—mischievous and revered figures in Pueblo society known to enact rituals. This opening sets the tone for a blend of historical insight and personal drama, aiming to explore the lives of the Pueblo Indians prior to European contact. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Pueblo Indians -- Fiction PS Text Native America Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 969072 2025-07-08T03:57:59.132605 text/html 963991 2020-06-11T20:05:35 text/html 1977520 2025-07-08T03:58:09.305528 application/epub+zip 1994256 2025-07-08T03:58:00.914580 application/epub+zip 427954 2025-07-08T03:57:59.955618 application/epub+zip 2240894 2025-07-08T03:58:15.786516 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2183544 2025-07-08T03:58:08.367523 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 621633 2022-09-08T15:49:48.058838 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 903414 2025-07-08T03:57:57.585640 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 903071 2020-12-13T22:51:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 903086 2020-12-13T22:51:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21995 2025-07-08T03:58:15.920506 application/rdf+xml 16043 2025-07-08T03:58:00.126573 image/jpeg 2632 2025-07-08T03:58:00.040559 image/jpeg 340794 2020-12-13T22:51:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 2136355 2020-12-13T22:51:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 340717 2020-12-13T22:51:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 2423193 2025-07-08T03:57:59.260622 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia