Walk with the indigenous people who settled North America 8212;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 and portrayed in magnificent images and maps that authentically evoke each tribe's history and character. Organized into eight geographical regions, this encyclopedic reference gives fascinating details about key tribes within each area: their beliefs, sustenance, shelter, alliances, interaction with nature, historic events, and more. Learn about the spiritual and cultural traditions of Native Americans across the continent...investigate how and when each tribe came into contact with Europeans, and how their lives changed. This is the definitive, insightful reference on Native Americans 8212;captivating and informative for all who appreciate history, diverse cultures, stunning images, and the artistry of maps.
- Genre: History
- Subgenre: Native American, Reference
- Publisher: Natl Geographic Society
- Pages: 384
- Language: English
- Format: hardcover
- Release Date: October 26, 2010
- Date Published: October 26, 2010
- Author: George P. Horse Capture, William W. Fitzhugh, Anton Treuer, Theresa Lynn Fraizer, Karenne Wood