North American Indian Landmarks: A Traveler's Guide [Paperback]

George Cantor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1993

This is a guided tour of more than 300 sites across the continent of North America which are associated with Native American Indians. Arranged by region, the guide is illustrated with photographs and detailed maps of the sites, bringing the history and culture of the first Americans to life. It also includes practical travel information, a glossary and timeline.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Cantor has compiled three other guides to travel, including Historic Landmarks of Black America (Gale, 1991). This one focuses on "the pervasive Indian presence that is part of the daily backdrop of life in America." He has done a thorough job of researching the 600 different Indian nations in the U.S. and Canada. Divided into seven regional sections, the sites are arranged by state or province and then by town. At the beginning of each section is a double-page map with each site marked. Sites include reservations, museums, recreated villages, battlefields, state parks, memorials, cultural centers, and festivals. Entries vary in length from one-half to two pages. Each includes location, hours, admission information, and telephone numbers.

Suzan Shown Harjo, director of the Morning Star Foundation, an organization promoting Native American cultural rights, provides an excellent introduction that answers common questions about terminology (e.g., Indian, Native American), political status, and customs. A 10-page time line gives an overview of the Native American presence; a useful index of tribes and their sites concludes the book. A short glossary and bibliography provide additional information. Illustrations include drawings and black-and-white photographs.

The third edition of Eagle-Walking Turtles's Indian America: A Traveler's Companion (John Muir, 1993) has a similar format. However, it has no information on Canadian tribes, and only address and telephone number are given for Alaskan Bands. On the other hand, Indian America has a longer glossary, some entries as long as six pages, a table of Indian resident population by state, a listing of Indian moons, and a 65-page calendar of events.

Both guides should be available in public and academic libraries and secondary school media centers. If only one can be purchased, choose North American Indian Landmarks for the latest information on Native American sites. It is also available in hardcover from Gale for $34.95 (0-8103-8916-9).

Product Details

• Paperback: 406 pages
• Publisher: Visible Ink Pr; First Edition edition (February 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810391325
• ISBN-13: 978-0810391321
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,455,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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