James traces the evolution of Navajo weaving through its 300-year history and describes the trading practices that contributed to its development. In this third edition of the reference, which was first published in 1978 and revised in 1988, James includes new material on the trading post system and a short biography of C.N. Cotton. The appendices address the necessary steps in purchasing and caring for a Navajo rug. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)