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500 Nations: An Illustrated History of North American Indians Hardcover – November 15, 1994

by Alvin M. Josephy Jr. (Author)
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The story of Native American leaders, customs, political systems, and ways of life, this is American history from the Native American perspective: friendship, betrayal, war, and ultimately, the loss of homeland. A companion volume to the CBS series produced by Kevin Costner, Jack Leustig, and James Wilson scheduled to air in 1995. Illustrations & photos.
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  1. Print length
    468 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Knopf
  4. Publication date
    November 15, 1994
  5. Dimensions
    9.5 x 1.5 x 11.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0679429301
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0679429302
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The companion volume to the 1995 popular PBS series of the same name, 500 Nations is a richly illustrated, absorbingly written history of North America's indigenous peoples. Drawing on creation stories, oral history, archaeological evidence, federal documents, and hundreds of published sources, Josephy takes us on an encyclopedic journey through Native America's past and present. Few scholars have Josephy's command of his broad and complex subject, and fewer still write as dexterously. The result: the best one-volume, general-interest study of Native American history now available.

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YA?This companion to the television documentary is an excellent chronological overview of the history of North American Indians from the ancient legends of the peoples' origins to the problems faced during the Western expansion to the present. While Josephy does not explore specific tribes in great detail, he writes in a most interesting style that gives readers the feeling of being witnesses to the events. The narrative is brought to life by excerpts from journals and diaries as well as through contemporary interviews. The book is beautifully and colorfully illustrated with 485 paintings, drawings, prints, historical photographs, and artifacts. Many are large and eyecatching. The detailed index will assist researchers focusing in on a specific topic or person.?Sandi Hammonds, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 1994
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 468 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0679429301
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0679429302
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 1.5 x 11.25 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #392,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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