Encyclopedia Of North American Indians~ Native American History, Culture, and Life from Paleo-Indians to the Present by Hoxie, Frederick E., Editor - 1996

Iola, WI: Houghton and Mifflin, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Softcover,. Near Fine. 8.5 x 1.8 x 10.8 inches. Even as interest in the powerful, often tragic history of Native America grows, many books continue to perpetuate long-standing misconceptions of the past as well as the romantic stereotypes often popularized today. Readers can now rely on Encyclopedia of North American Indians for an authentic and often surprising portrait of the complexities of the Native American experience. Written by more than 260 contemporary authorities, the volume features many Native American contributors - including eminent writers, tribal elders, scholars, and activists - with voices as distinct as their subjects, With rare photographs, an authoritative reference guide to Native American history, culture, and life contains contributions by more than 260 experts, including articles on present-day community life, treaties, and the status of Indian women. Paperback: 756 pages Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (November 20, 1996) Language: English ISBN-10: 0395669219 ISBN-13: 978-0395669211 Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.8 x 10.8 inches Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds