First People: The Early Indians of Virginia (Virginia Department of Historic Resources) [Paperback]

Keith Egloff (Editor), Deborah Woodward (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 22, 1993 | Series: Virginia Department of Historic Resources

Incorporating recent events in the Native American community as well as additional information gleaned from publications and public resources, this newly redesigned and updated second edition of First People brings back to the fore this concise and highly readable narrative. Full of stories that represent the full diversity of Virginia's Indians, past and present, this popular book remains the essential introduction to the history of Virginia Indians from the earlier times to the present day.

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"Members of the Indian community shared with the authors many of their most private grievances, concerns, folklore, legends, and hopes for the future. This joint effort has resulted in a book that is instructive and informative to all people and will help to clarify and eliminate many misconceptions and myths. -- Oliver L. Perry Sr., Chief Emeritus, Nansemond Indian Tribe"Mixing archaeology, ethnohistory, and modern tribal lore, Egloff and Woodward have assembled an extremely readable general introduction to the 12,000-year history of Native Americans in Virginia. This wonderfully attractive and beautifully illustrated volume is bound to instill the excitement of archaeology in readers and lists the resources available to interested persons that would allow them to follow up on that enthusiasm in a meaningful way.

(Journal of Middle Atlantic Archaeology )

About the Author

Keith Egloff is Assistant Curator at the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Deborah Woodward, an editor and writer, develops and produces Web content, books, magazines, and films.

Product Details

• Paperback: 68 pages
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press (January 22, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813914744
• ISBN-13: 978-0813914749
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,199,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great background informatin, September 2, 2001

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This review is from: First People: The Early Indians of Virginia (Virginia Department of Historic Resources) (Paperback)

Although this book is heavy on pre-colonization tribes, it also has information from then to the present. In the center is an incredible map of all the tribes. Great for someone like me trying to narrow down possible tribal affiliation of ancestors.