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The Nanticoke (Indians of North America) Library Binding – January 1, 1987

by Frank W. Porter (Author)
The Nanticoke, an Algonkian tribe, were living along the shores of Chesapeake Bay when Europeans settled in the Tidewater area of what is now Maryland. This book describes their hunting and gathering way of life before the colonial period, and their repeated and varied attempts to survive threats to their territory and environment. Today the Nanticoke live in Delaware, where their struggle to adjust to and succeed in the modern world is paralleled by their effort to learn about their past in order to revitalize their tribal identity.
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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Chelsea House Pub
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1987
  5. Grade level
    10 - 12
  6. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.25 x 9.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1555466869
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1555466862
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Grade 7 Up The first of a proposed 52-volume series, The Nanticoke is a readable, well organized, and well documented study of a little known Indian tribe that settled the Eastern shore of Maryland. The text is interspersed with black-and-white photographs, maps, and charts, as well as some color photographs and art reproductions. Porter relates the history of the tribe's relationship with the federal government, examines the legal status of the tribe, and delves into its heritage and cultural past. As he demonstrates with numerous examples, the history of this tribe after the appearance of the white man is filled with a series of cultural clashes. Trading, hunting, farming, cooking, housing, crafts, and rituals are all examined, as is the history of racial bias and discrimination in educational, religious, and business matters. Porter's study would be of interest to most students of American history, but it should provide special insights for those interested in preserving and understanding an Indian heritage that could easily be lost. This clearly written book will fill a void by providing information on an American Indian tribe and culture that is not readily available elsewhere. Yvonne A. Frey, Peoria Pub . Lib . , Ill.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chelsea House Pub
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1987
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1555466869
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1555466862
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.25 x 9.5 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,631,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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