Native American History for Dummies
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Call them Native Americans, American Indians, indigenous peoples, or first nations -- a vast and diverse array of nations, tribes, and cultures populated every corner of North America long before Columbus arrived. Native American History For Dummies reveals what is known about their pre-Columbian history and shows how their presence, customs, and beliefs influenced everything that was to follow.
This straightforward guide breaks down their ten-thousand-plus year history and explores their influence on European settlement of the continent. You'll gain fresh insight into the major tribal nations, their cultures and traditions, warfare and famous battles; and the lives of such icons as Pocahontas, Sitting Bull and Sacagawea. You'll discover:
How and when the Native American's ancestors reached the continent How tribes formed and where they migrated What North America was like before 1492 How Native peoples maximized their environment Pre-Columbian farmers, fishermen, hunters, and traders The impact of Spain and France on the New World Great Warriors from Tecumseh to Geronimo How Native American cultures differed across the continent Native American religions and religious practices The stunning impact of disease on American Indian populations Modern movements to reclaim Native identity Great museums, books, and films about Native AmericansPacked with fascinating facts about functional and ceremonial clothing, homes and shelters, boatbuilding, hunting, agriculture, mythology, intertribal relations, and more, Native American History For Dummies provides a dazzling and informative introduction to North America's first inhabitants.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0470148411
ISBN13:9780470148419
Release Date:October 2007
Publisher:For Dummies
Length:384 Pages
Weight:1.31 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great intro book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is a great book to get an overall look at many aspects of American Indian culture, history and modern day info. This comes with the disclosure that I wrote six of the twenty-four chapters.
Native American Histories for Dummies
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Clearlly written and easily understood. A good general overview in our desire to understand the earliest people on this continent.
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