Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Aztecs under Spanish rule The Aztecs under Spanish rule Charles Gibson Outlines the influence that Spanish rule had upon all aspects of Aztec life during the three hundred years after their conquest. OL1247032W
Denendeh Denendeh René Fumaleau Published to mark the 15th anniversary of the Dene organization. Excerpts from the writings of the Dene and Father Fumoleau's photographs (135) capture the spirit of this people. OL13306784W
Lake Superior copper and the Indians: miscellaneous studies of Great Lakes prehistory Lake Superior copper and the Indians: miscellaneous studies of Great Lakes prehistory James Bennett Griffin ix, 189 pages : 23 cm OL1398284W
Three years travels through the interior parts of North-America for more than five thousand miles Three years travels through the interior parts of North-America for more than five thousand miles Jonathan Carver Jonathan Carver served as a member of Rogers’ Rangers and as a Captain in a Massachusetts regiment during the French and Indian War, and also studied surveying and mapping. In the 1760s he wanted to … OL15438205W
A schoolteacher in old Alaska A schoolteacher in old Alaska Hannah Breece As an American woman on the Alaskan frontier at the turn of the century, Hannah Breece challenged the wilderness to teach native children. This moving, gripping account of her many adventures tells o… OL15839692W
The summer maker The summer maker Margery Bernstein An easy-to-read retelling of the Ojibway Indian myth about the creation of summer. OL1839119W
European and native American warfare, 1675-1815 European and native American warfare, 1675-1815 Armstrong Starkey Challenging the historical tradition that has denigrated Indians as 'savages' and celebrated the triumph of European 'civilization', Armstrong Starkey presents military history as only one dimension … OL1904223W
Prehistoric Mesoamerica Prehistoric Mesoamerica Richard E. W. Adams "This book is a synthesis of archaeological findings from Mexico and Guatemala and an interpretation of them." -- from the preface. OL1980913W
Longhouses Longhouses Janet Gurtler Simple text and photographs present longhouses, their construction, materials and features of the home. OL24439447W
Teepees Teepees Janet Gurtler Simple text and photographs present teepees, their construction, materials and features of the home. OL26199279W
Native American religions Native American religions Paula Hartz Surveys the history and basic beliefs of Native American religions. OL3336917W
A beauty that hurts A beauty that hurts W. George Lovell "Personal testimonial of the impact of the 1954-96 Guatemalan civil war, written by an historical geographer with years of research experience in the country. Beautifully written book focuses on the … OL3387142W
Algonquian and Iroquois crafts for you to make Algonquian and Iroquois crafts for you to make Janet D'Amato Suggested craft projects accompany a discussion of the life and customs of the Algonquian and Iroquois Indians. OL4096914W
The Chinook The Chinook Clifford E. Trafzer Examines the history, culture, changing fortunes, and current situation of the Chinook Indians. OL536064W
Travels through the interior parts of North America, in the years 1766, 1767, and 1798 Travels through the interior parts of North America, in the years 1766, 1767, and 1798 Jonathan Carver Jonathan Carver served as a member of Rogers’ Rangers and as a Captain in a Massachusetts regiment during the French and Indian War, and also studied surveying and mapping. In the 1760s he wanted to … OL6900741W
Northwest Coast Indians coloring book Northwest Coast Indians coloring book David Rickman Thirty-three black-and-white drawings representing aspects of the culture and society of Indians of the Northwest coast. OL8250510W