#343482 in eBooks 2010-08-10 2010-08-10File Name: B003Y3BF2M
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Indian EncyclopediaBy Brian D. FerreroThis book outlines every single North American tribe and the extreme difficulties Indians faced due to their removals. One by one Perdue details the most important issues that plagued North American Tribes emphasizing the horrific Federal disregard for treaties and broken promises that still hinder recognition to this day. From the arrival of Soto. through the formation of the Five Civilized Tribes. Perdue gives a brief but solid account of tribal resilience. spiritual practice and cultural history. From the Northeast clear out to the West. tribes barely eeked out an existence following the steamroll effect that Manifest Destiny provided. laying the foundations for U.S. Government Indian extermination. The book is an eye opener. and leaves the reader in quite a shock as there is not much good news embedded within these pages. Its a reality check and an overview of the numerous roadblocks the Federal government has bestowed on every single Indian tribe that ever roamed North America.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great introductionBy HistoryGradThis book is a great introduction to American Indians. It gives a great chronology of the legal battles between the US government and different nations and tribes. Though it covers a great deal of information and is extremely condensed do not expect to see the individual histories or beliefs of each tribe. especially tribes from the northeast that are only discussed in brevity or completely left out. Over all. this is a great book to get better insight into the history of Native Americans.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Lots of info packed in a little bindingBy Tim HarlanThis book covers a breadth of information that is astounding considering its size. If the other books in this series are as good Id recommend those as well.
