Explore the vibrant Native American experience with this comprehensive
and affordable historical overview of Indigenous communities and Native
American life!
The impact of early encounters, past policies, treaties, wars, and
prejudices toward America's Indigenous peoples is a legacy that
continues to mark America. The history of the United States and Native
Americans are intertwined. Agriculture, place names, and language have
all been influenced by Native American culture. The stories and history
of pre- and post-colonial Tribal Nations and peoples continue to
resonate and informs the geographical boundaries, laws, language and
modern life.
From ancient rock drawings to today's 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. Ten regional chapters, including urban
living, cover the narrative history, the communities, land, environment,
important figures, and backgrounds of each area's Tribal Nations and
peoples. The stories of 345 Tribal Nations, biographies of 400
influential figures in all walks of life, Native American firsts,
awards, and statistics are covered. 150 photographs and illustrations
bring the text to life.
The most complete and affordable single-volume reference work about
Native American culture available today, the Native American
Almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating,
demystifying, and celebrating the moving, sometimes difficult, and often
lost history of the indigenous people of America. Capturing the stories
and voices of the American Indian of yesterday and today, it provides a
range of information on Native American history, society, and culture. A
must have for anyone interested in our America's rich history!
