Name/Title
Pictorial History of the American Indian, AEntry/Object ID
2009.3.77Description
A Pictorial History of the American Indian first appeared in 1956 and written by Oliver La Farge. This edition was revised by Alvin M Joseph, Jr. and copyrighted in 1974. It is comprehensive, authoritative and a thoroughly absorbing history of the Indians of North America from the time of the discovery of this continent up to the present. Included are famous chiefs, principal tribes and Indian nations, the wars and alliances, and the desperate struggle to preserve a way of life in the face of the inevitable westward movement of the European settlers. Here is an examination in depth of the customs, religions, culture and social organization of all the great tribes of the Southeast, the Northeast, the Northwest and the West . Described are Indian war activities, agriculture, hunting, dances, sports, marriage customs, the role of women in tribal councils, wampum, arts, crafts, dwelling places, and clothing. Practices changed with the coming of the white man, the horse, the gold rush, and government regulations. Finally we see the Indians as they are today, their problems and their hopes for the future. Also included is an index. This book is from the Don Reynolds library.
288/Hardbound/Illustrations/PhotographsCollection
Don and Maudie Reynolds CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Baskets, Religion, Weaving, PotterySearch Terms
Crafts-American Indian, Women-American Indian, History of Pueblo Indians, Native American, North American, Clothing, Pueblo Indians, CeremonialsBook Details
Author
La Farge, OliverPlace Published
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkDate Published
1974Call No.
Ethnology LAISBN
0-517-514761LCCN
74-78424Notes
Copy No.: 1Condition
Overall Condition
Excellent