Project Gutenberg 2013-04-29 Public domain in the USA. 2595 Bourke, John Gregory 1846 1896 Bourke, John G. (John Gregory) 16005508 The Medicine-Men of the Apache. (1892 N 09 / 1887-1888 (pages 443-604)) Produced by PM for Bureau of American Ethnology, JoAnn Greenwood, The Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "The Medicine-Men of the Apache" by John G. Bourke is an ethnographic account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the roles, practices, and beliefs surrounding the medicine-men and women of the Apache tribe, delving into their methods of healing, their spiritual significance, and the cultural paraphernalia associated with their craft. Through detailed observations gathered from over two decades of experience with Native American tribes, Bourke highlights the fascinating interplay between medicine, mysticism, and identity within Apache society. At the start of the work, Bourke introduces the concept of the medicine-man as a pivotal figure among the Apache, serving as both healer and spiritual leader amidst ongoing conflicts with white settlers. He outlines the various attributes that qualify an individual for this role, including the pursuit of spiritual visions and the mastering of rituals. The opening portion also establishes a contrast between the Apache's healing practices—which blend natural remedies with spiritual rites—and the perceptions held by Caucasians about Native American cultures. Throughout, Bourke emphasizes the rich tapestry of Apache beliefs and the profound connections between their healing practices and broader social interactions, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the subject matter in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Apache Indians -- Medicine Shamans -- New Mexico Apache Indians -- Rites and ceremonies Apache Indians -- Religion E011 Text Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Religion/Spirituality 748202 2025-08-17T08:41:20.465317 text/html 735164 2024-10-23T15:27:16 text/html 1339337 2025-08-17T08:41:37.170228 application/epub+zip 1349756 2025-08-17T08:41:25.609284 application/epub+zip 317786 2025-08-17T08:41:23.475309 application/epub+zip 1722415 2025-08-17T08:41:44.077184 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1674239 2025-08-17T08:41:35.202221 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479215 2022-09-19T12:59:06.618799 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 502716 2025-08-17T08:41:18.406336 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 482594 2024-10-23T15:27:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17460 2025-08-17T08:41:44.259189 application/rdf+xml 24570 2025-08-17T08:41:24.144250 image/jpeg 4691 2025-08-17T08:41:23.828255 image/jpeg 1447442 2025-08-17T08:41:20.579275 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