Bibliograph

The American heritage book of Indians, by the editors of American heritage, the magazine of history ; editor in charge: Alvin M. Josephy ; narrative by William Brandon ; introduction by John F. Kennedy

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The American heritage book of Indians, by the editors of American heritage, the magazine of history ; editor in charge: Alvin M. Josephy ; narrative by William Brandon ; introduction by John F. Kennedy

Language

eng

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Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The American heritage book of Indians

Oclc number

420743

Responsibility statement

by the editors of American heritage, the magazine of history ; editor in charge: Alvin M. Josephy ; narrative by William Brandon ; introduction by John F. Kennedy

Summary

Depicts the history of the various tribes of American Indians and describes the development of their cultures and societies

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- People of the dawn -- Feathered gods and priests -- Empires of the sun -- People of peace -- King of the world -- War in the forest -- The anvil of America -- The dispossessed -- The image makers -- Kayakers and cannibal dancers -- Beulah land -- The people of dreams -- The last arrow -- Reservations

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