Indigenous peoples Books

Indian Legends Of Minnesota is a book written by Mrs. Cordenio A. Severance and first published in 1893. The book is a collection of Native American legends and stories from the state of Minnesota. The author has compiled these stories from various...

Memoirs and Recollections of C.W. Goodlander of the Early Days of Fort Scott: From April 29, 1858 to January 1, 1870 is a historical book written by Charles W. Goodlander. The book is a first-hand account of the early days of Fort Scott, a city located...

Rural Life and the Rural School is a book written by Joseph Kennedy and published in 1915. The book delves into the challenges faced by rural communities in the United States during the early 20th century, including issues related to agriculture,...

My Lady Pocahontas: A True Relation Of Virginia (1885) is a historical account of the life of Pocahontas, a Native American princess who played a significant role in the early colonization of Virginia by the English. The book was written by Anas Todkill,...

Memories Of The Old Homestead is a book written by Henry Harrison Lyman and was first published in 1900. The book is a memoir of the author's childhood and early life growing up on a farm in rural America during the mid-19th century. In the book, Lyman...

Medical Advice To The Indian Stranger is a book written by John McCosh in 1841. The book is a comprehensive guide to health and medical advice for Indian strangers, particularly those who were new to the country and unfamiliar with its medical practices...

The Deconstruction of Chief Blackhawk is a qualitative critical analysis of the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks' mascot, Chief Blackhawk. Through a decolonizing deconstruction of various Indigenous stereotypes, this book examines the ethical...

Title: The Lost Atlantis; and other ethnographic studies.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A Field of Folk is a novel written by Isabella Howe Fiske and first published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mary who grows up in a small farming community in New England. Mary is a bright and curious child who loves to explore...

The book titled ""Liturgy of the German Evangelical Mission Churches in Southwestern India"" was published in the year 1860 by the Missionsgesellschaft, Evangelische. The book is a detailed account of the liturgical practices followed by the German...

""Letters and Rejoinders to George D. Armstrong, on Slaveholding"" is a book written by Cortlandt Van Rensselaer in 1858. The book is a collection of letters exchanged between Rensselaer and George D. Armstrong, a fellow Presbyterian minister, on the...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Politik - Region: Mittel- und Südamerika, Note: 1,0, Freie Universität Berlin, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Welche Rolle spielt das Vorhandensein natürlicher Ressourcen bei der Konstruktion von indigenen...

This edition collects a number of small but valuable examples of the Virginia Siouan languages. It includes two small vocabularies of about 50 words each by Edward Sapir and Leo Frachtenberg, both published in 1913. Also included are 7 translated Saponi...

This memoir of Native American teacher, writer and artist Warren Petoskey spans centuries and lights up shadowy corners of American history with important memories of Indian culture and survival. Warren's family connects with many key episodes in...

In Indian School Road, journalist Chris Benjamin tackles the controversial and tragic history of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School, its predecessors, and its lasting effects, giving voice to multiple perspectives for the first time. Benjamin...

This book explains in detail the most ancient of all spiritual paths called, The Way of the Medicine Wheel. It describes every aspect of the powerful sacred ceremony performed to construct a medicine wheel, and how it can be used to merge the physical...

This curious book, first published in 1853, offers "sketches and anecdotes illustrative of life on the wild borders of the Pacific and of the savage tribes" that did business with the Hudson's Bay Company. Canadian explorer PETER SKENE OGDEN (1794-1854),...

SECTION 7: The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to proclaim new Indian reservations on lands acquired pursuant to any authority conferred by this Act, or to add such lands to existing reservations ...  - The Indian Reorganization...

American histories have long held that in May 1637---"Connecticut's Birthday"---a small force of English colonists guided by Mohegan Native allies set out to break the back of Pequot dominion in New England. According to Alfred E. Cave's The Pequot War...

Hoonah is an ancient Tlingit village nestled within a harbor on the south shore of Icy Strait. The Hoonah Tlingit have always enjoyed a well earned reputation of both vigor and rigor in domination that fierce country through the centuries. A prime...

John Joseph's life is explained in vibrant, simplistic and very touching ways by a man who has devoted himself to helping others. This is an outstanding memoir, somewhat in the style of The Education Of Little Tree. We not only learn about the...

In the mid-17th century, the Iroquois Confederacy launched a war for control of the burgeoning fur trade industry. These conflicts, known as the Beaver Wars, were among the bloodiest in North American history, and the resulting defeat of the Erie...

The U.S. government's Indian Policy evolved during the 19th century, culminating in the expulsion of the American Indians from their ancestral homelands. Much has been written about Andrew Jackson and the removal of the Five Nations from the American...

The Council of Keewatin was an unelected legislative body and territorial government for the District of Keewatin in Canada. Lieutenant Governor Alexander Morris convinced the government that the new territorial government of the North West Territories...

Warrior, Chief, Patriot and State Prisoner are all titles which describe one of the greatest American men and an Indian chief. His story is told simply and with no apologies. Black Hawk speaks of the causes of the Black Hawk War of 1832 and of the...

Explores the interplay of religion and food in Native American cultures.

A celebration of Anishinaabe intellectual tradition.

""Manitoulin"" is a book written by Harold Nelson Burden and published in 1895. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences working as a minister among the Ojibway Indians and lumbermen on Manitoulin Island and its surrounding areas...

""Memories of the Indians and Pioneers of the Region of Lowell"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles Cowley and published in 1862. The book provides a detailed account of the early history of Lowell, Massachusetts, and the surrounding...

Sketches Of The Old Inhabitants And Other Citizens Of Old Springfield is a historical book written by Charles Wells Chapin and published in 1893. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of the early settlers and prominent citizens of...

The Life and Letters of Mary C. Greenleaf: Missionary to the Chickasaw Indians is a book written by Mary Coombs Greenleaf in 1858. The book tells the story of Mary's life as a missionary to the Chickasaw Indians in the mid-19th century. Mary's journey...

""Education in Nebraska"" is a historical book written by Howard Walter Caldwell in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the educational system in Nebraska during the early 20th century. It covers topics such as the history of education in...

The Natural History of North Carolina is a book written by John Brickell in 1737. The book provides a detailed account of the natural history of North Carolina, including its flora and fauna, geology, and climate. Brickell also includes information about...

In A Counter History of French Colonization, Franco-Moroccan author Driss Ghali surveys the modern history of French colonization in comparative perspective, from the capture of Algiers in July 1830 to the wave of decolonizations that followed the Second...

Judith Lethin's tremendous spirit, love for all beings, humor, and compassion fill her memoir like a cup of communion wine. Her stories-which flow from her 'cowgirl' beginnings to her community service as a healer to her long devotion as "church lady"...

The Spanish conquest of the Americas is a pivotal part of the history of colonization.Christopher Columbus's discovery, albeit accidental, of a new landmass turned the world upside-down. Beginning in the late 15th century, the kingdom of Spain...

Jefferson's views on Indians were characterized by ambivalence. Jefferson both loved and hated Native Americans, because he loved Native Americans. Jefferson was, through his father Peter, exposed early on and directly, though likely infrequently, to...

Santa Fe Uncovered: A Local's Insight into the Heart of New MexicoWritten by Kimberly Burk Cordova, this guide offers travelers an authentic Santa Fe experience. With insider tips and practical information, it's perfect for both first-time visitors and...

This work exposes us to the Amerindian world view, offering six awarenesses and six practices. Awarenesses, such as being in touch with the "shamanic bone soul" and actions such as "mandalic walking" can gift us with an enriching and complimentary world...

"America Uncharted Future: Navigating the 21st Century" takes a fresh look at American history. It's not just a simple success story. It's a complex mix of many different things. The book shines a light on forgotten people and events. It talks about the...

This book is a comprehensive study of the intersection of religion, Indigenous culture, and community life, featuring an in-depth examination of the Orang Asli in Malaysia and the Santals in Bangladesh that aims for a socially inclusive, harmonious, and...

This edited volume brings together several scholars who produced outstanding ethnographies of Andean communities between the 1970s and 2000s and asks them to revisit, review, and reassess their original works in the light of contemporary anthropology,...

Discover the transformative power of decolonizing architecture and embracing indigenous design principles for sustainable development. Explore the historical context, challenges, and opportunities of decolonization in architecture, while gaining insight...

In August 1880, Norwegian Johan Adrian Jacobsen recruited two Labrador Inuit families to become the latest attraction in a European ethnographical exhibit, now known as a 'human zoo.' The eight individuals, aged nine months to 50 years, were...