Draws from the fields of archaeology and anthropology, as well as oral tradition and the voices of contemporary Native Americans, to present a history of Native America, discussing the experiences of the Indians from the time before contact with Europeans through the end of the twentieth century.
Draws from the fields of archaeology and anthropology, as well as oral tradition and the voices of contemporary Native Americans, to present a history of Native America, discussing the experiences of the Indians from the time before contact with Europeans through the end of the twentieth century.
Examines the loss of lands and culture suffered by Native Americans over the centuries, from 1607 to the end of the twentieth-century putting contemporary issues into historical context.
An historical account of the clash between Native American and Spanish cultures in the Western Hemisphere including profiles of leaders from both sides.
Presents the history of Native American boarding schools in America, offering both negative and positive experiences, and discussing their legacy. Includes a chronology, biographical sketches, a glossary, and primary documents.
Explores the social and cultural landscapes that the Lewis and Clark expedition crossed, describing the different cultures, people, and regions they encountered in their travels.
Bartolome de las Casas was a Dominican friar who witnessed the brutality of the Spanish Explorers early in their conquest of Mexico. He tried to protect and defend the native popularion from that brutality.
