The Native Peoples of North America [Two Volumes]

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The Native Peoples of North America [Two Volumes]

A History Series: Native America: Yesterday and Today
Bruce E. Johansen

Description

From the earliest traces of first arrivals to the present, the Native peoples of North America represent a diverse and colorful array of cultures. From Central America to Canada, from recent archaeological discoveries to accounts of current controversies, this comprehensive study uses both traditional story telling and a powerful narrative to bring history to life. Johansen provides a critical narrative of European-American westward expansion through use of Native American voices, including compelling personal sketches of key figures such as: Tecumseh, alliance builder in the Ohio Valley; Chief Joseph the Younger, leader of the Nez Perce "long march"; and Susette LaFlesche, an Omaha Indian who reported on the Wounded Knee massacre for the Omaha-Herald.

Reviews:

-Expertly compiled by Bruce E. Johansen, the definitive two-volume reference work, Native Peoples of North America: A History, is a very highly recommended college-level pick for any academic or community library seeking a strong overview of Native American history and culture....[t]his outstanding two colume set provides an essential and comprehensive coverage. —The Bookwatch

-Johansen's two extensively documented volumes brilliantly succeed in portraying cultures indigenous to North America from their earliest origins to the present....Encompassing not only traditional historical records but also oral histories and biographical sketches, these two volumes will undoubtedly become an integral part of Native American history, an increasingly popular field.

—Booklist

Endorsement From Dr. Joy Porter author of To Be Indian and co-editor of The Cambridge Companion to Native American Literature

A serious and accessible history that doesn't shy away from the controversy--this is just what American History needs right now.

Endorsement From Kay Marie Porterfield co-author of The Encyclopedia of American Indian Contributions to the World

A compelling overview that sparks critical thinking about the meaning of the North American frontier and its impact on contemporary society. Filled with recent archaeological findings and vivid accounts of the most telling historical events, Johansen's book provides a richly textured introduction to the history of North American Indians spanning their arrival on the continent to the 21st century.

Author Information:

BRUCE E. JOHANSEN is Frederick W. Kayser Professor of Communication and Native American Studies, University of Nebraska. He is the author of dozens of books, including The Dirty Dozen: Toxic Chemicals and the Earth's Future, The Global Warming Desk Reference, and The Native Peoples of North America. He is series editor of Praeger's Native America: Yesterday and Today.

List Price: $99.95 0-275-98159-2 Pages: 536 Publication: 5/30/2005

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