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Red Cloud, Sioux warrior

1994
A biography of Red Cloud, chief of the Oglala Sioux, and the only Indian chief ever to win a war against the United States government.

Osceola

Seminole warrior
1994
Tells the real story of this fearless leader, who led the Seminoles.

Geronimo, Apache warrior

1994
Biography of this fearless warrior, Geronimo, who led his band of Apache warriors against American and Mexican soldiers to fight for their land and way of life in the late 1800s.

Hiawatha and Megissogwon

2001
Warrior Hiawatha fights the evil magician Megissogwon at the bidding of his wise old grandmother, Nokomis, in this illustrated presentation of a section from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's classic poem, "The Song of Hiawatha," based on the tales of the Anishinabe Nation.

Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire

2011
This book traces the history of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, from around 1162 when Temujin, the future Genghis Khan, is born in Mongolia to the rule of Genghis Khan's grandsons up to 1294.

The Oxford guide to Arthurian literature and legend

2007
A comprehensive guide to all manifestations of the Arthurian legends that provides information on their origins in medieval literature, modern interpretations in literature, art, film, and popular culture, and the influence of Malory, the Grail legend, and the stories of Sir Gawain, Merlin, and Tristan and Isolt, with an overview of all works related to the legend.

American Indian biographies

2005
Presents a collection of essays that profile the lives of over three hundred Native American Indians in history including religious, social, and political leaders, warriors, and reformers, as well as artists, writers, entertainers, athletes, and scientists.

The mists of Avalon

1984
A re-creation of the Arthurian legend following the clash between Christianity and paganism that led to the demise of Camelot.

The wicked day

1983
Relates the tale of Mordred, bastard son of King Arthur, who was prophesied by Merlin to be the doom of King Arthur.

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