A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples

Dispelling myths, answering questions, & stimulating thoughtful avenues for further inquiry, this highly absorbing reference provides a wealth of specific information about over 200 North American Indian groups in Canada & the United States. Readers will easily access important historical & contemporary facts about everything from notable leaders & relations with non-natives to customs, dress, dwellings, weapons, government, & religion. This book is at once exhaustive & captivating, covering myriad aspects of a people spread across a continent. Divided into ten geographic areas for easy reference, this work illustrates each Native American group in careful detail. Listed alphabetically, starting with the tribal name, translation, origin, & definition, each entry includes significant facts about the group's location & population, as well as impressive accounts of the group's history & culture.