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Product Identifiers
PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-101554073073
ISBN-139781554073078
eBay Product ID (ePID)59947530
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleEncyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEthnic Studies / Native American Studies, Native American
Publication Year2007
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorHook, Richard, Yes
GenreSocial Science, History
AuthorMichael Johnson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight0.1 Oz
Item Length12.2 in
Item Width9.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsAlthough similar to other one-volume encyclopedias, the rich illustrations and supplemental sections make this volume worthwhile. Recommended. All levels., The richly illustrated, large format volume includes new maps, additional and better presented historical and contemporary photographs, art by renowned illustrator Richard Hook, and summer tables (e.g., of Indian languages), essays on "The Indian Today" and museums with Indian art and material, 2000 Census and other data on the North American Indian population, and a glossary. Newly expanded by more than 70 pages from the original 1994 publication, this substantial reference remains one of the most elaborately illustrated books on Native Americans now in print. Divided into ten region-categorized chapters, it offers a one- to two-paragraph description of the many tribes living within recognized regional boundaries. The color plates, previously located in a separate section, now appear beside relevant textural passages. Period and cultural artifact photographs have been added. Highly recommended for North American historical and ethnographic collections., The richly illustrated, large format volume includes new maps, additional and better presented historical and contemporary photographs., Excellent color photographs, maps, and a well-illustrated glossary.... School librarians will appreciate this book., Revised and expanded, Johnson's Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America is a delight both to the eye and the pocketbook.... The fact that Firefly Books could do this exquisite volume for such a small price is to be commended. Recommended., Newly expanded by more than 70 pages from the original 1994 publication, this substantial reference remains one of the most elaborately illustrated books on Native Americans now in print... Highly recommended for North American historical and ethnographical collections., The richly illustrated, large format volume includes new maps, additional and better presented historical and contemporary photographs, art by renowned illustrator Richard Hook, and summer tables (e.g., of Indian languages), essays on "The Indian Today" and museums with Indian art and material, 2000 Census and other data on the North American Indian population, and a glossary., Provides concise information about Native peoples north of the Rio Grande, including Canada... Although similar to other one-volume encyclopedias, the rich illustration and supplemental sections make this volume worthwhile. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels., This substantial reference remains one of the most elaborately illustrated books on Native Americans now in print.... Highly recommended., A delight to both eye and pocketbook... The indexing, greatly improved over that of the 1999 edition, includes tribe names, illustrations, and maps; and the cross-referencing between entries is also greatly improved... The expanded glossary is greatly enhanced by having the photographic examplees in place with the alphabetic entry. The quality of illustrations and photographs is excellent and is indeed the most improved part of the book.... The fact that Firefly Books could do this exquisite volume for such a small price is to be commended. Recommended for most types of libraries., The rich illustration and supplemental sections make this volume worthwhile... Recommended. All levels., Excellent color photographs, maps, and a well-illustrated glossary....School librarians will appreciate this book, especially the colorful maps, charts, and photographs. It is quite easy to be dazzled by the photography., The fact that Firefly Books could do this exquisite volume for such a small price is to be commended. Recommended.
Dewey Decimal970.004/97003
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentForeword by James A. Clifton, PhD Introduction Classification of Indian Languages Distribution of Cultures The Tribes Northeastern Woodlands Southeastern Woodlands Plains and Prairie Plateau Great Basin California Southwest Northwest Coast Subarctic Arctic The Indian Today Glossary Select Bibliography Museums Native Populations Index
SynopsisA fully-illustrated reference on the identity, kinships, locations, populations and cultural characteristics of some 400 identifiable peoples native to North America., Review of the previous edition: "A model of excellence in the art of reference volume publishing... Every public and school library... should acquire this treasure. It will remain the standard for many years to come." - Dr. James A. Clifton, Department of Anthropology, Western Michigan University This superb, fully illustrated reference offers the most up-to-date and essential facts on the identity, kinships, locations, populations and cultural characteristics of some 400 separately identifiable peoples native to the North American continent, both living and extinct, from the Canadian Arctic to the Rio Grande. The concise information is organized for easy use and covers all cultural/geographical regions: the Northeastern Woodlands, Southeastern Woodlands, Plains and Prairie, Plateau, Great Basin, California, Southwest, Northwest Coast, Subarctic and Arctic. Tribes are grouped by linguistic family. The spiritual beliefs and the role of Native Americans in history and modern culture are addressed in detail. More than 300 color and archival photographs, 21 regional maps and a dazzling portfolio of over 100 specially commissioned color illustrations give a dramatic visual introduction to the vast range of Native American culture. Population and settlement trends based on recent census figures paint detailed portraits of all officially recognized tribes. Appendices include the Powwow Trail and a list of museums holding Native American artifacts (including the new Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian). This is one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date and useful references on the subject and an important record of Native American peoples.
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- 16. Mai. 2024
Book turned out to be better than I thought, a lot of color illustrations. Thank You Greg
Book turned out to be better than I thought, a lot of color illustrations. Thank You GregBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
