Summary
From National Geographic, leader in documenting the peoples of the world, comes the most authoritative, comprehensive, compelling, and richly illustrated encyclopedia ever of our own Native North Americans.Walk with the indigenous people who settled North America -and with their descendants, whose more than 500 tribes range from the Arctic Circle across the Great Plains and to the Eastern Seaboard. Lakota, Cherokee, Navajo, Haida- these groups and many others are profiled in engaging entries …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781426206641 |
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| ISBN-10: | 142620664X |
| Author: | National Geographic |
| Publisher: | National Geographic Society |
| Imprint: | National Geographic Society |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 26 October 2010 |
| Weight: | 1.91kg |
| Dimensions: | 280mm x 237mm |
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“The most authoritative, comprehensive, compelling and richly illustrated encyclopedia of Native North American.” –Indian Gaming magazine “Beautifully designed and copiously illustrated…by far the best single-volume reference on Native Americans north of Mexico currently available.” –Book News “With its extensive coverage of native tribes and outstanding graphics, this new title should appeal to individuals interested in Native American history, anthropology, and ethnic relations.” –Library Journal
About The Author
National Geographic
Native American expert and Smithsonian curator emeritus Herman Viola consulted on and wrote the foreword forIndian Nations of North America.The book’s eight Native American authors include renowned academics, national leaders, lecturers, and authors. Among them are noted lecturer George Horsecapture;Princeton University graduate, professor, and editor of theonly academic journal of the Ojibwe language, Anton Treuer; Monacan official Karenne Wood; and National Museum of the American Indian training director Jill Norwood.
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