This work examines the world's indigenous peoples, their cultures, the countries in which they reside, and the issues that impact these groups.
Native Americans: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture, and Peoples
โ Scribed by Barry M. Pritzker
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Year
- 1998
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 895
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ 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 Americans 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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