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The Hopi people settled a village in A.D. 1050, which is still inhabited today. This fascinating native group managed to successfully farm and herd in the hot deserts of the Southwest. Many people are captivated with Hopi culture, which endures despite years of discrimination and intolerance. This sensitive volume shines light on Hopi traditions, with spotlights on ceremonies, rituals, housing, and clothing. Historic photographs, descriptive text,...

The Apache people have shown great determination and resourcefulness throughout their history, which extends long before the arrival of Europeans in America. This fascinating volume provides readers with a look at the rich culture of this native people, both past and present, including the significant events that changed their traditional way of life forever. Prominent Apache leaders Cochise and Geronimo are included in the well-researched narrative....

The Mohawk were the easternmost peoples of the Haudenosaunee, or the Iroquois Confederacy. Like others in this group, they lived in longhouses of wood and bark and survived by hunting, fishing, and farming. This fact-filled book includes essential information about many aspects of Mohawk history, including treaties and wars, and Mohawk culture, such as language and clothing. Readers will learn about Mohawk people in modern history, such as their contribution...

An introduction to the locale, history, way of life, and culture of the Blackfoot (Siksika) Indians.

An introduction to the locale, history, way of life, and culture of the Inuit Indians.

Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Yakama peoples of the Columbia Plateau.