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Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, Third Edition is a fully updated reference discussing more than 200 American Indian tribes of North America, as well as prehistoric peoples and civilizations. Arranged alphabetically by tribe or group, this comprehensive work offers 60 new entries on tribes not covered in depth in the previous editions. The informative, accessible text summarizes the historical record - locations, migrations, contacts with non-Indians, wars, and more - and includes present-day tribal affairs and issues. The book also covers traditional Indian lifeways, including diet, housing, transportation, tools, clothing, art, and rituals, as well as language families. Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, Third Edition includes at least one representative tribe from each language family or language isolate for each of the culture areas.
Series: Facts on File Library of American History
Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: Checkmark Books; 3rd ed. edition (September 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0816062749
ISBN-13: 978-0816062744
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.9 x 10.8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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Ever wondered if there were differences between the Apache and the Navajo, the Cheyenne and the Sioux? Did you know that many of the names we have for tribes were ones used by other tribes or by the white man? Learn what the different native american tribes called themselves, their sacred rites, their style of warfare- even what the tribes are doing today. This is a great tool for the novice since tribes are listed alphabetically, not by classification (such as Southwest, Plains, etc.). The only possible drawback is the generalization of the California Indians. This is a definite must have in any historian's library
They say this book is designed for older teens or young adults. So how come an old guy like me read it enraptured and learned a lot! This is a very strong and well written book that will give you all the basics about tribal, ethnic and cultural differences, customs and habits. If you are interested in native Americans, but are not yet an expert, this is your book.
I am a fifty seven year old retired elementary teacher...butmy lifelong interest has been the Plains Indian Culture.I just asked my hubby to get me this book for Christmas afterspending about ten minutes looking at it in Barnes and Nobleyesterday.Good sized print, the info is arranged as user friendly.I saw tribes mentioned in there that have been omitted from otherbooks about North American Tribes. A comprehensive guide.Many drawings....colored illustrations. My only negative -----I wanted to see a few more maps ...regionalmaps of the tribes.ALso...at the store ...I was looking at a SOFTCOVER edition....nota hardcover one. (I would not pay 75 dollars for hardcover whenit is available in softcover. )
Now in a newly updated and expanded third edition, "Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes" is a compilation of facts for more than two hundred Native American tribes in North America, including prehistoric peoples on the North American continent as well as all of the identifiable Native American civilizations on the continent. Organized alphabetically by tribe or group, there is at least one representative Native American tribe from each language family or language isolate for each culture area covered. From locations, migrations, contact with non-Indians, wars, customs, housing, tools, clothing, art, rituals, diet, and cultural contributions, "Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes" has special relevance for contemporary tribal issues and concerns. "Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes" is a critically important, superbly presented, essential and core addition to professional, academic, and community library Native American Studies reference collections.
I wanted something thorough and informative about Native American Tribes. I also wanted something clear and concise, but not so bogged down with detail that it was a chore to weed through.This encyclopedia gave me what I wanted and more. I'm writing a fictional novel with a Native American character and needed help in knowing him and his background. I was impressed with how easy it was to look up information by tribe and get interesting tidbits, that if I so desired, I could research further.This is definitely a writer's dream. I feel confident writing about a character from any tribe with this book in my collection.
I had read about most of these tribes in the past in web searches and other references.That is why I fault the illustrations ( the stone tools look noting like their actual pictures) and that there isn't a better coverage of tool, housing and food sources. The language groups are well covered and their relationship are made pretty clear.I was looking for my local California Indians that are in San Diego County.They are noticeably absent in this coverage or disguised pretty well.Since most of this information is in my old 1950's World Bookencyclopedia under different sections, I was hoping for a little more information here. I have to admit that it is a good reference source.
A good standard reference for the major North American Native tribes (just like the title says). There's no bells and whistles, no color, no neat graphs or cool graphics. But it's packed cover to cover with reliable information. it is what it is, and does what it seeks to do well.
Excellent. As a Englishman, in my middle 60s, interested in native American history since I was a child, this book is very informative.
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