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Map 1. — Fort Apache Reservation. 



FIELD METHODS AND DATA 



When I began to live in Cibecue I was regarded as something of a 

 curiosity. What could possibly lure a "rich" White man to Cibecue, 

 the people wanted to know. Was he working for the Government? 

 Why did he come alone, without wife or relatives? Why did he ask 

 to be taught Apache words? And why was he so willing to give away 

 cigarettes? At first, the Apache's attitude toward me was one of 

 moderately hostile resignation. As long as I did nothing to interrupt 

 their daily routine, I was left to my own devices. 



However, as the people got used to my presence, they grew friendlier 

 and less aloof. Before long I v/as driving them to other parts of the 

 reservation, and was visiting their camps in Cibecue. Questions 



