Oktavec eileen (34 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. When Catholics in the Southwest ask God or a saint for help, many of them do not merely pray. They also promise or present a gift a tiny metal object known as a milagro. A milagro, which means miracle in Spanish, depicts the object for which a miracle is sought, such as a crippled leg or a new house. Milagros are offered for everything people pray for, and so they can represent almost anything imaginable arms, lungs, hearts, and eyes; men, women, and children; animals, cars, boats even lost handbags and imprisoned men. In Answered Prayers, the Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Tohono O'odham, and Yaquis who practice this tradition share their stories of unwavering faith and divine intervention. Anthropologist and photographer Eileen Oktavec has spent more than two decades documenting this fascinating tradition in the Arizona-Mexico borderlands. Quoting extensive interviews, she explains the beliefs of the people who perform this ancient folk ritual and the many rules guiding this practice. She also describes the many places where milagros are offered from the elaborate Mexican baroque Mission San Xavier near Tucson, Arizona, to tiny household shrines and hospitals on both sides of the border. Oktavec also explains how milagros are made, where they are bought, and how they are used in jewelry, sculpture, and art.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. When Catholics in the Southwest ask God or a saint for help, many of them do not merely pray. They also promise or present a gift a tiny metal object known as a milagro. A milagro, which means miracle in Spanish, depicts the object for which a miracle is sought, such as a crippled leg or a new house. Milagros are offered for everything people pray for, and so they can represent almost anything imaginable arms, lungs, hearts, and eyes; men, women, and children; animals, cars, boats even lost handbags and imprisoned men. In Answered Prayers, the Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Tohono O'odham, and Yaquis who practice this tradition share their stories of unwavering faith and divine intervention. Anthropologist and photographer Eileen Oktavec has spent more than two decades documenting this fascinating tradition in the Arizona-Mexico borderlands. Quoting extensive interviews, she explains the beliefs of the people who perform this ancient folk ritual and the many rules guiding this practice. She also describes the many places where milagros are offered from the elaborate Mexican baroque Mission San Xavier near Tucson, Arizona, to tiny household shrines and hospitals on both sides of the border. Oktavec also explains how milagros are made, where they are bought, and how they are used in jewelry, sculpture, and art.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: fair. Acceptable Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. When Catholics in the Southwest ask God or a saint for help, many of them do not merely pray. They also promise or present a gift a tiny metal object known as a milagro. A milagro, which means miracle in Spanish, depicts the object for which a miracle is sought, such as a crippled leg or a new house. Milagros are offered for everything people pray for, and so they can represent almost anything imaginable arms, lungs, hearts, and eyes; men, women, and children; animals, cars, boats even lost handbags and imprisoned men. In Answered Prayers, the Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Tohono O'odham, and Yaquis who practice this tradition share their stories of unwavering faith and divine intervention. Anthropologist and photographer Eileen Oktavec has spent more than two decades documenting this fascinating tradition in the Arizona-Mexico borderlands. Quoting extensive interviews, she explains the beliefs of the people who perform this ancient folk ritual and the many rules guiding this practice. She also describes the many places where milagros are offered from the elaborate Mexican baroque Mission San Xavier near Tucson, Arizona, to tiny household shrines and hospitals on both sides of the border. Oktavec also explains how milagros are made, where they are bought, and how they are used in jewelry, sculpture, and art.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. When Catholics in the Southwest ask God or a saint for help, many of them do not merely pray. They also promise or present a gift a tiny metal object known as a milagro. A milagro, which means miracle in Spanish, depicts the object for which a miracle is sought, such as a crippled leg or a new house. Milagros are offered for everything people pray for, and so they can represent almost anything imaginable arms, lungs, hearts, and eyes; men, women, and children; animals, cars, boats even lost handbags and imprisoned men. In Answered Prayers, the Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Tohono O'odham, and Yaquis who practice this tradition share their stories of unwavering faith and divine intervention. Anthropologist and photographer Eileen Oktavec has spent more than two decades documenting this fascinating tradition in the Arizona-Mexico borderlands. Quoting extensive interviews, she explains the beliefs of the people who perform this ancient folk ritual and the many rules guiding this practice. She also describes the many places where milagros are offered from the elaborate Mexican baroque Mission San Xavier near Tucson, Arizona, to tiny household shrines and hospitals on both sides of the border. Oktavec also explains how milagros are made, where they are bought, and how they are used in jewelry, sculpture, and art.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. crisp clean w/remainder mark Standard-sized.

Soft cover. Not Issued. First Edition. 239pp. with index, b&w photos. "A milagro, which means 'Miracle' in Spanish, depicts the object for which a mircle is sought" Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. In very good, clean and crisp condition; small initials stamped on top edge. Examines the age-old practive of using, as a petition to the saints, tiny gold and silver figures of women, men, and other items that need fixing or healing, all of which are known as milagros.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Oktavec, Eileen; Ryan, Diane (illustrator).

Soft Cover. Zustand: Near Fine-. 3rd Printing. Soft Cover. Near Fine-. 3rd Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A superb look at the intensity of religious faith and a brief glimpse of the fascinating cultrual traditions that support the customes and beliefs associated with milagros. 239 pages. B&W photos. Great copy.…

Zustand: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1995/1996. Mesoamerica. University of Arizona Press. 239p., Near fine to very good paperback. 11/23.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Oktavec, Eileen; Ryan, Diane (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by University of Arizona Press, 1995. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. No markings.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: As New - Fine. Probably 1st (NAP). Beautiful photography and mile-by-mile sight seeing information. Eileen Oktavec - Photographer (illustrator).

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. xxvi, 239p., illustrated with b&w photos, very good first edition trade paperback in pictorial wraps.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Fine. Second Paperback Printing. xxvi, 239pp, index, bibliography, notes, bw ills. Very slight wear to covers. Examines the practice of using, as a petition to the saints, tiny gold and silver figures of men, women, hearts, eyes, limbs, babies, cars, boats and many other items that need fixing or healing, all of which are known as milagros. This book provides a thorough history of milagros (which originated in Europe and was brought to the New World by the conquistadors); and is a superb look at the intensity of religious faith and a brief glimpse into the fascinating cultural tradition that supports the customs and beliefs associated with milagros. Size: 8vo.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 1st paperback edition. 239p. Ex-library softcover book in original binding. Remainder mark on bottom edge. Label on spine, stamp on title page, and sticker in back. The top corners of the first third of the pages are slightly bent. Otherwise a clean, tight book in very good condition.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.