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\u003cb\u003eExplore the vibrant Native American experience with this comprehensive and affordable historical overview of Indigenous communities and Native American life!\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe impact of early encounters, past policies, treaties, wars, and prejudices toward Americaâs Indigenous peoples is a legacy that continues to mark America. The history of the United States and Native Americans are intertwined. Agriculture, place names, and language have all been influenced by Native American culture. The stories and history of pre- and post-colonial Tribal Nations and peoples continue to resonate and informs the geographical boundaries, laws, language and modern life.\n\u003cp\u003e\nFrom ancient rock drawings to todayâs urban living, the \u003cI\u003e\u003cB\u003eNative American Almanac: More than 50,000 Years of the Cultures and Histories of Indigenous Peoples\u003c/I\u003e\u003c/B\u003e traces the rich heritage of indigenous people. It is a fascinating mix of biography, pre-contact and post-contact history, current events, Tribal Nationsâ histories, enlightening insights on environmental and land issues, arts, treaties, languages, education, movements, and more. Ten regional chapters, including urban living, cover the narrative history, the communities, land, environment, important figures, and backgrounds of each areaâs Tribal Nations and peoples. The stories of 345 Tribal Nations, biographies of 400 influential figures in all walks of life, Native American firsts, awards, and statistics are covered. 150 photographs and illustrations bring the text to life.\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe most complete and affordable single-volume reference work about Native American culture available today, the \u003cB\u003e\u003ci\u003eNative American Almanac\u003c/I\u003e\u003c/B\u003e is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating, demystifying, and celebrating the moving, sometimes difficult, and often lost history of the indigenous people of America. Capturing the stories and voices of the American Indian of yesterday and today, it provides a range of information on Native American history, society, and culture. A must have for anyone interested in our Americaâs rich history! |
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