The Delight Makers

The Delight Makers is a historical novel written by Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier in the late 19th century, focusing on the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico. The narrative follows young brothers Okoya and Shyuote as they navigate their lives amid the rich cultural traditions and challenges faced by their ancestors, the Queres tribe. Bandelier, an archaeologist who spent years among the Pueblo tribes, combines historical romance with scientific observation to reconstruct prehistoric Indian culture, making this work a significant contribution to American literature and ethnography.