Description
1977 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This rare volume offers a captivating glimpse into the legends and folklore of the Ona people, the indigenous inhabitants of Tierra del Fuego, the remote archipelago at the southern tip of South America. Translated from Spanish by Frances Hernandez, “Only the Wind” preserves the rich oral traditions of this ancient culture, which was nearly decimated by the early 20th century. The book’s evocative black-and-white photographs transport readers to the windswept landscapes that shaped the Ona worldview, imbuing their myths and stories with a haunting sense of place. As a valuable ethnographic record of a vanishing way of life, this book holds immense significance for anthropologists, historians, and collectors with an interest in indigenous cultures. Enrique Menendez’s sensitive curation of these legends offers a poignant testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of storytelling to transcend time and cultural boundaries.
