Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, Volume 3: Arctic, Subarctic, Great Plains, Plateau

Sharon Malinowski

ISBN 10: 0787610887 / ISBN 13: 9780787610883

Published by Gale / Cengage Learning, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, Volume 3: Arctic, Subarctic, Great Plains, Plateau
• Publisher: Gale / Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787610887
• ISBN 13: 9780787610883
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Weight: 74 ounces
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Synopsis

"Although there have been a number of recent reference titles on the history and culture of Native Americans, Gale's encyclopedia offers exceptional scope, clarity, and content. Covering almost 400 North American tribes, each essay contains information on both the historical and contemporary issues for the tribe. All entries begin with an introduction about the tribal roots, historic and current location, population data, and language family. This is followed by segments covering the history, religious beliefs, language, buildings, means of subsistence, clothing, healing practices, customs, oral literature, and current tribal issues. Several black-and-white illustrations and bibliographies for further research are included. A cumulative index of tribes,relevant nonnative peoples, historic dates and battles, treaties, legislation, associations, and religious groups adds value".--"Outstanding Reference Sources : the 1999 Selection of New Titles", American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.