Native American Books

apsolutly fabulous. very well assembled for truly easy indexing of
information...a to z. Great photos and historical text of past basket
makers. photos of old baskets...great color . for basket collectors
and others interested in history of this subject, this book is a must
have. eagerly waiting Vol.11. wrote and sent pics to author of a
basket i have. hope they will review it and sent opinion of the
origin. if all other books in the series are as good as this one,
they are a must have also. thanks amazon seller for providing this
book at the same rate for buyers. a great purchase . ckd

American Indian Baskets I profiles 1,500 basketmakers with 2,000 full color illustrations, 344 pages, bibliography, index.
Vol. 6 in the "American Indian Art Series."
REVIEWS:
"The American Indian Art Series books are essential reference guides, necessary to specialist and enthusiast, scholar and collector. Filled with data and up to date biographical information, these books track and illuminate the contemporary Native arts field."
David Cloutier, Executive Director, Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, producers of Indian Market, Santa Fe www.swaia.org

"Dedicated to promoting authenticity in Native American Arts."
Tony Eriacho, Jr., Council for Indigenous Arts & Cultures and the Zuni Art Certification Commission, www.ciaccouncil.org

"As a Native artist, I feel the American Indian Art Series is an excellent resource. The books are so well researched and designed."
Darryl Dean Begay, Ta'chii'nii silversmith, www.redstreakdesigns.com

"As serious collectors of Native American art, we have found the books to be invaluable. The wealth of detail and especially so many photographs of the artists, bring this world even closer."
Jane and Bill Buchsbaum, Santa Fe

"This book series is a fresh reference perspective connecting art with people -- both artists and collectors."
Marjorie Chan, Utahr

This important issue of Native American genocide is covered thoughly in this book. Another book on the subject, "The Smallpox Genocide of the Odawa Tribe at L'Arbre Croche, 1763: The History of a Native American Tribe," has just been released.

A must read for anyone interested in American Indian History. It allows the lay person to understand complicated demographic issues that shaped the American Indian population in this country. Reading this will alter your perception of the world.

This book is a keeper. The photographs are crisp clear and outstanding. I liked the historical research and the old photographs accompanying the beautiful color photo of the same horse mask. It is a book well worth looking into....Ken

A astoundingly beautiful array of beaded horse masks, utilized by various Native American tribes. The masks are as intricate in detail, as the garments worn by the tribesmen themselves. Most books on Native American artifacts fail to even mention the existance of horse masks. This book is a valuable addition to information on the material culture of the Native Americans.

I grew up in South Carolina. As a kid, my dad and I spent countless hours walking plowed fields in search of native american artifacts. I am now a resident of Raleigh, North Carolina. I knew there was a rich native american history here in North Carolina, but I knew nothing of the diversity of tribes that were here, particularly before the early English settlements. This is a fantastic book. It is well written, easy to follow, and contains great excerpts from historical documents. It was written by a Moravian minister, so the writing style is a little more conversational and a lot less "dry" than many history texts.

One of the great works on North Carolina Indians, and specifically the coastal Indians, which most studies neglect. Excellent scholarship, good writing, well presented.

Great book on the involvment of Native Americans in the Civil War. I especially enjoy the chapters covering the Oklahoma Cherokees.

The American Indian in the Civil War, 1862-1865 by Annie Heloise Abel; Introduction by Theda Perdue and Michael D. Green
University of Nebraska Press
ISBN:0-8032-5919-0
The University of Nebraska Press publishes here the middle volume of the three volume series "The Slaveholding Indians" by Anne Heloise Abel . These included " The American Indian as Slaveholder and Secessionist" in 1915, " The American Indian as a Participant in the Civil War" in 1919, and "The American Indian under Reconstruction" in 1925. Front papers of the edition lacked this identifying tag, and it would have added a helpful placement. This edition itself, however, although in paper back, represents a complete and faithful rendition of the original text with all notes, references, bibliography , and illustrations included. It is accompanied by a helpful introduction by two University of North Carolina professors , Theda Perdue and Michael D. Green, who together have published several books on North Carolina's original native peoples.
In the time span of 1862 to 1865 the participation of the American Indian, - settled only some 30 odd years in Indian Territory in present day Oklahoma by force - in a war he did not cause or desire , but could not avoid, has its own drama and tragedy. Fact on fact supports the unique solidity of this singular story . No matter what is tried it seems the inevitable will happen; and indeed we are told the American Indian suffered more than any other group from the effects of the civil war .The run of this story, simply in its telling , attests to the chaos of a civil war.
Historiography works by layering, each generation profiting by the work of the last and improving by new discovery of text and records. Thus Green and Perdue are quick to point out that Miss Abel's books is an excellent outline , a base on which to build further work in the area; work that will profit from original sources not available at the time such as the papers of Chief John Ross, pioneer diaries, and so on. Her work is not as complete a picture of the events as might be had now, moreover our attitudes and sensitivities have changed. While this is quite possibly true , it is important to note that Miss Abel's accomplishment has yet to be repeated, and in fact, yet stands quite alone.
Copies of the Abel three volume work on the Slaveholding Indians were once available in university libraries. However, they disappeared from open shelving after the 1960s. They are now most usually available only in closed, special collections and cannot be consulted at one's leisure. This fact means the University of Nebraska publication with the Perdue and Green introduction is specially important and provides an important contribution. Americana buffs, students of the civil war, the American west, or the American Indian ..... all will appreciate the opportunity to own this book.

By Sylvia Starr

Vennum's work covers a neglected aspect of North American history: the role of lacrosse in native culture. By examining varieties of the game played across the continent, Vennum demonstrates that it was more than just a sport. Lacrosse provided entertainment, served as a substitute for armed conflict (and sometimes was a precursor to it), and was part of native spirituality. Particularly fascinating is Vennum's ability to weave the sporting aspects of the game with the sociological. Also important is his investigation of how the majority culture has taken this game and turned into something completely different: with standardized plastic sticks and a for-profit motive for playing. By taking the story all the way to the present, the author reveals that to native Americans the game still means much more, although many nations no longer even know they once enjoyed playing the "fastest game on two feet." My only complaint, as a Canadian, is that Vennum appears not to know geography quite well, and he consistently refers to Canadian sites incorrectly. But, overall, this a wonderful book

I can't say enough good things about this book! I picked it up while at a book sale and immediately had to have it. It's full of photographs of American Indian teams and tells you the full story of Lacrosse/baggataway and you get so much more--it's an in-depth look at how it affected the peoples and tidbits about their daily lives. Interspersed between each chapter are short 'stories' about lacrosse events.

This is a great book, and a wealth of information. It's about more than just lacrosse. Don't hesitate to get this!

This is an excellent resource in federal Indian law. It is updated annually via cumulative pocket-parts and is a thorough review of the subject. It is a great place to begin research in Indian law because it lays out the blackletter and has copious citations to the major (and sometimes less major) cases on the subject. For me, if I could have only one book on the subject, this would be it.

Federal Indian law is a quagmire that demands useful navigational tools. In the past, Felix Cohen's "Handbook of Federal Indian Law" (particularly the 1942 ed.) was used by everyone - including Supreme Court Justices - to better understand this jurisprudence. This field of law, however, has evolved in many ways in the intervening twenty years and the "American Indian Law Deskbook" permits readers to learn about these changes in the responsibilities and exposures of the states, tribes, and federal government. Indeed, this is the second edition, and the foreword indicates that even the five-year period between editions had been eventful. The overall intent of this publication is to present relevant legal history to sustain an understanding of Indian law today.

The editors have included Tables of Cases (32 pp.), and of Statutes and Codes (9 pp.), as well as a bibliography (10 pp.). One important note must be added. Yearly supplements are a crucial part of the business of legal research, and the editors of the "American Indian Law Deskbook" realized this when they published the first edition in 1993. This practice has continued, and stand-alone yearly supplements are available for both 1999 and 2000 that update the current edition.

"American Indian Law Deskbook" augments Cohen's "Handbook." It should be considered as a core holding for those with a desire and/or a need to learn more about current federal Indian law.

this book gives great information for anyone interested in learning more about the history of native american tribes and the double standard our legal and legislative systems have caused.

The book was recived in excellent condition and in a very timely manner.

Dr. Kaltreider has captured the essence of the dilemma facing the modern technological society of the West and increasingly of developing countries: the rape and disregard for the earth and for the interconnectedness of all life on the planet. The juxtaposition of the life led by Native Americans before the European conquest with the immense problems we face in our societies, our industries, our building ecological disaster is the fabric of many Native American prophecies which fortell a time of decision or a descent into complete destruction of humankind and much of the rest of the planet. The conversations with Chasing Deer do reveal a clear way to avoid the dire predictions as revealed in many Native American tribal legends, but that way requires us to acknowledge that we are in desperate straits and to embrace change in the direction of the life led by the first Americans, characterized by respect for all our relations on the planet, both animate and inanimate. For there is hope if, as Chasing Deer says, if we take as our motto "Mitakue Oyasin"--we are all related.

Brilliant, insightful, passionate, and filled with detail and meaning...Kurt's book will touch your heart and soul. Highly recommended!

Roger L. Nichols provides a well-written summary of American Indians in US History from 1500 to present, while including a thoughtful discussion on the debates surrounding American Indian origins. This text best serves a novice to the topic, or a quick reference to those seeking chronological confirmation. This comprehensive monograph reflects current trends in the field and so serves as an important refresher to previous attempts by other great scholars.

A single volume narrative history, American Indians In U.S. History by Roger L. Nichols (Professor of History, University of Arizona) is the 248 volume in the simply outstanding University of Oklahoma Press "The Civilization of the Amerian Indian" series. Intended as a brief survey for students and general readers, American Indians In U.S. History explores the stories of a wide variety of tribes, as well as the central issues faced by tribal leaders during each era. Tracing the American Indian struggle for sovereignty and resistance from assimilation into a cultural melting pot, American Indians In U.S. History is an eye-opening introduction to the endurance and legacies of America's first settlers.