Carl Waldman Libros

An alphabetical encyclopedia covering the history, culture, and present status of Indian tribes of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Traces the history of the Indians of North America and discusses the cultures, migrations, and wars of the major Indian tribes.

Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes is a comprehensive reference work discussing more than 150 Indian tribes of North America, as well as prehistoric peoples and civilizations. Organized alphabetically by tribe or group, the informative, accessible text summarizes the historical record - such as locations, migrations, contacts with non-Indians, wars - and includes present-day tribal affairs. The book also covers traditional Indian lifeways, including diet, housing, transportation, tools, clothing, art, legends, and rituals, as well as language families. More than 250 beautifully detailed original color illustrations enhance the text, and 11 maps show the various Indian culture areas in addition to tribal locations, providing a helpful frame of reference. Numerous cross-references help the reader master the material, as do organizational lists, an ample glossary, a bibliography, and index. This revised edition updates tribal histories to the end of the 20th century. Current preferred tribal names are used when appropriate. Written and illustrated by the same team responsible for the Atlas of the North American Indian, the revised edition of Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes is sure to be an essential reference work in the field. (Description from back cover of paperback edition)