""The Prayer of a Navajo Shaman"" is a book written by Washington Matthews in 1888. Matthews was a medical doctor and ethnographer who spent several years living among the Navajo people in the American Southwest. The book is a translation and analysis of a prayer that was recited by a Navajo shaman during a healing ceremony. Matthews provides a detailed explanation of the prayer, including its structure, symbolism, and meaning. He also provides background information on Navajo culture and spirituality, as well as insights into the role of the shaman in Navajo society. The book offers a unique perspective on Navajo religion and is an important contribution to the field of ethnography. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American spirituality, anthropology, or the history of the American Southwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.