iroquois indians

In 1535, thirteen-year-old Samuel de la Loire, who comes from a wealthy and aristocratic family in St. Malo, France, yearns for adventure, so he stows away aboard one of Jacques Cartier's ships, which are returning to the New World in search of gold, and the mythical Kingdom of Saguenay--what he finds is a struggle for survival, especially after he is left behind when the ships sail back to France.

An introduction to Iroquois Indians.

Presents a brief introduction to the Iroquois Indians including information on their society, homes, food, clothing, crafts, and life today.

Surveys the history and culture of the Iroquois, a Native American confederacy based mainly in the area of New York state, discusses their influence in the creation of the United States, and looks at their modern-day status.

Retells the story of Sky Woman from Iroquois mythology.

Records the orally transmitted epic of Deganawidah, the Peacemaker, an Iroquois spiritual master whose vision and political genius brought order and peace to his tribe.

Relates the adventures of woodsman Natty Bumppo in upper New York State at the time of the Iroquois wars.

Describes in verse the childhood of the legendary Iroquois Indian.

"Explains Iroquois history and highlights Iroquois life in modern society"--Provided by publisher.