Synopses & Reviews
The history, culture, and present state of Native America is revealed, explored, and explained in this, the most comprehensive reference work on the indigenous peoples of North America ever assembled. Anyone and everyone interested in Native Americans will find Native AmericanS≪/i> indispensable. Systematically presenting historical and modern data for all known Native American groups in Canada and the United States, the different groups are listed alphabetically within 10 culture areas.
The volumes are richly illustrated and include photos and drawings, culture area and tribal location maps, a master bibliography, bibliographic citations for each tribal entry, a glossary, and a subject index.
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"This expansive reference work examines over 200 cultural groups from the United States and Canada, arranged by 10 areas … researchers will find the material useful and interesting." - School Library Journal
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"…a good choice for public and school libraries." - Library Journal
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"High school, public, and academic libraries with a need for accurate information on native America would do well to consider purchasing." - Reference & User Services Quarterly
Synopsis
The history, culture, and present state of Native America is revealed, explored, and explained in this, the most comprehensive reference work on the indigenous peoples of North America ever assembled. Anyone and everyone interested in Native Americans will find
Native Americansindispensable. Systematically presenting historical and modern data for all known Native American groups in Canada and the United States, the different groups are listed alphabetically within 10 culture areas.
The volumes are richly illustrated and include photos and drawings, culture area and tribal location maps, a master bibliography, bibliographic citations for each tribal entry, a glossary, and a subject index.
Synopsis
This landmark two volume source ranks as one of the field's most comprehensive guides to Native American studies, offering historical, cultural, and modern reference, supporting a complete range of research.
Synopsis
• Unique organization: all 200 known Native American groups in Canada and the United States are listed alphabetically within 10 culture areas
• Each culture group includes information on history, significant leaders, Indian-white relations, crafts, dwellings, dress, diet, weapons, transportation, government, and religion
Synopsis
• Richly illustrated with photos and drawings
• Maps of tribal locations and culture areas
• Bibliographic citations for each tribal entry, a glossary, and a subject index
Table of Contents
v. 1. Southwest - California - Northwest Coast - Great Basin - Plateau -- v. 2. Great Plains - Southeast - Northeast Woodlands - Subarctic - Arctic.