The Native American world

By Donna Hightower-Langston

Subjects: Indians, north american--history, Indians of north america, social life and customs, Nonfiction, Education, social sciences, u.s. history, Ethnic Studies, Antiquarian, Indians of north america--social life and customs--handbooks, manuals, etc, Indians of north america--social life and customs, E77 .h54 2002, Indians of North America, Indians of north america--history--handbooks, manuals, etc, Indians of north america, politics and government, Indians of north america, history, SOCIAL SCIENCE, Social life and customs, History, Anthropology, cultural, Handbooks, manuals, Native American Studies, 973.04/97, Indians of north america--history

Description: * Over 300 entries covering major tribes, languages, prominent individuals, and important historical events * Alphabetized for easy use * More than 100 illustrations, including period photos, line drawings, and portraits In this authoritative and comprehensive resource, you'll find detailed information on a vast array of topics related to the Native American World, including: * American Indian Movement * Anasazi * Arapaho nation * Basket makers * Burial grounds * Captain Jack * Civil Rights Act 1964 * Crazy Horse * Desert-Cochise culture * Educational funding * French and Indian Wars * Geronimo * Ghost dance * Hiawatha * Homestead Act * Indian Claims Commission * Inuit nation * King George's War * Louisiana Purchase * Modoc Conflict * Mojave nation