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This was the first time I used amazon.com. I thought that this item was a map / atlas not a book. I was looking for a map of american indians.
I bought this as a gift for native american history fan. It was a hit.
I found this book very helpful and informative. I like the way it is laid out with prehistory, history, and modern views as well as plenty of maps and overviews of such things as traditional practices where comparison was easy in areas such as shelters, transportation, environments and traditional medicines. It is a book I will use for the rest of my life, as an instructor and as a person.
This is an excellent resource for anyone researching Native American genealogy or anyone interested in Native American Indian history. Information is arranged chronologically, and geographically. and cross referenced with other historic events of the time/place. A great basic reference tools.
Normally something this comprehensive is published by Oxford University or some other established publisher with a history of rock-solid projects. He writes a detailed text explaining how the Indians lived and traded and how the various European nations formulated Indian policy totheir own interests.This book is not to be missed if you have any interest in native American cultures.
It is loaded with information dating from the very beginnings of Indian culture in North America down to the present. I agree with the majority of reviewers that this book is extremely well done.
He wraps up with informative text on modern Indians including a state-by-state, and Canadian province-by-province of current recognized tribal governments.His atlas is more than just maps, though. Carl Waldman not only writes an informative text, he also produces the majority of the mapsincluded in this book.Waldman covers the first migrants to the continent, then follows their expansion across North America.
He includes the first contact with Europeans ranging from the Spanish to the Russians, then covers the various Indian wars and land cessions. It should remain at the head of its class for years to come.
But this book stands on its own merits, Oxford would be hard pressed to improve on this gem.
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