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- Encyclopedia of the American Indian in the Twentieth CenturyThe story of American Indians in the 20th century is an inspiring tale of survival and rebirth from the depths of defeat. At the dawn of the 20th century, the Indian was seen by non-Indians as the "Vanishing Red Man," a symbol of nostalgia, a figure of the past with no future. Yet not only have American Indians adapted and survived, but they have brought their talents and unique cultural perspectives to many fields.
- Landmarks & Festivals: a Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and CanadaFor anyone looking for an authentic adventure or interested in the history of North America's Indigenous people, this book uncovers monuments, parks, teepee sleepovers, herbal walks, building and sailing in canoes, hiking along ancient routes, exploring rock art, and preparing and eating Native foods.
- Native American Almanac: More Than 50,000 Years of the Cultures and Histories of Indigenous PeoplesFrom ancient rock drawings to todays urban living, the Native American Almanac: More Than 50,000 Years of the Cultures and Histories of Indigenous Peoples traces the rich heritage of indigenous people. It is a fascinating mix of biography, pre-contact and post-contact history, current events, Tribal Nations histories, enlightening insights on environmental and land issues, arts, treaties, languages, education, movements, and more.
- Native American ArtEntry from Encyclopedia of American Studies
- Native American ChurchEntry from Encyclopedia of American Religious History
- Native American Court CasesEntry from Gale Great American Court Cases. Includes Johnson v. McIntosh Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, Worcester v. Georgia, United States ex rel. Standing Bear v. Crook, and more
- Native American Cultural GroupsEntry from Encyclopedia of American Cultural and Intellectual History
- Native American DietEntry from The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets
- Native American FamiliesEntry from The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Family Studies
- Native American LanguagesEntry from Encyclopedia of American Studies
- Native American LiteratureEntry from Encyclopedia of American Literature
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)Entry from Encyclopedia of Race and Racism
- Native Americans & PoliticsEntry from The Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History
- Native Americans: An OverviewEntry from Encyclopedia of American Studies
- Native American SweetsEntry from The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets
- Native American WarsEntry from The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Military and Diplomatic History
- Native American WomenEntry from The Reader's Companion to U.S. Women's History
Tribe Reference
UXL Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes by ISBN: 1414490984Publication Date: 2012-06-01Provides detailed studies of tribes from all over the United States and Canada, including small tribes and some that no longer exist. Gives detailed yet accessible information on history, religion, art, government, economy, daily life and current social and political issues.
Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes by Call Number: E76.2 .W35 1999ISBN: 9780816039647Publication Date: 1999-10-01Combining comprehensive fact-filled text and over 400 stunning full-color and black-and-white photographs, this book is destined to remain the leading resource on this vital issue.
Atlas of Indian Nations by ISBN: 1426211600Publication Date: 2014-10-07Atlas of Indian Nations is a comprehensive resource for those interested in Native American history and culture. Told through maps, photos, art, and archival cartography, this is the story of American Indians that only National Geographic can tell. In the most comprehensive atlas of Native American history and culture available, the story of the North American Indian is told through maps, photos, art, and archival cartography.
