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Explore the ancient and the enduring in North America’s native cultures, from mound builders to modern missions.
This volume surveys the varied peoples of the continent, tracing first the colossal earthworks and ancient societies that predate written history, then moving to the diverse tribes and their traditions. It also profiles 19th‑century missionary work and the lives of hard‑fighting pioneers who helped shape both Indigenous communities and Canadian frontier history. The work blends archaeological detail with biographical sketches, offering a broad picture of settlement, trade, art, and daily life across a wide region.
What you’ll experience- Clear explanations of earthworks, mounds, and the people who built them.
- Descriptions of cliff‑dwellings, artifacts, and early crafts, with a sense of daily life.
- Accounts of missionary efforts, Indigenous communities, and frontier challenges.
- Biographical portraits of notable figures and the legacies they left behind.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and culture of the Native American tribes of North America from the era before European colonization until the mid-19th century. The author traces the development of the various tribes from their origins to their complex interactions with European settlers and the United States government. The book examines topics such as the development of the mound -building civilizations, the conflicts between Native Americans and settlers over land and resources, and the impact of government policies on Native American culture and identity. The author provides a comprehensive and nuanced account of the history of Native Americans, shedding light on their resilience and the complexities of their relationship with the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330620793_0
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