Bibliograph

New Mexico death rituals, a history, Ana Pacheco

Type

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New Mexico death rituals, a history, Ana Pacheco

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

New Mexico death rituals

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Ana Pacheco

Sub title

a history

Summary

A look at the Land of Enchantment's burial customs, from the Pueblo Indians and Spanish colonists to Jewish immigrants and American veterans. New Mexico's harsh terrain, countless wars and epidemics were a challenging and fascinating environment for the many cultures and peoples who settled there. When tragedy struck, their faith and religious rituals allowed them to mourn, celebrate and commemorate their dead. From Pueblo Indians and Spanish colonists to Jewish immigrants and American veterans, many old traditions have endured and blended into modern society. The area is also home to many unique death sites, including the graves of Smokey Bear and Billy the Kid, and the largest contemporary collection of human bones in the world. Author Ana Pacheco guides you through the history of Christmas death rituals, roadside descansos, communal smallpox graves, Civil War memorials and more

Target audience

adult

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