- Hardcover: 480 pages
- Publisher: Da Capo Press Inc; 1st Da Capo Press Ed edition (26 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0306811707
- ISBN-13: 978-0306811708
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 20.3 x 4 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,067,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For every calendar day, this book lists the important events in the history of North America's native peoples-over 5,000 events covering more than 5,000 years. This Day in North American Indian History is a one-of-a-kind, fun-to-read book covering over 5,000 years of North American Indian history, culture, and lore. Wide-ranging and in-depth, it lists over 5,000 important events involving the native peoples of North America in a unique day-by-day format. From the construction of Mayan temples in A. D. 715 to modern political activism and governmental legislation affecting native peoples-and everything in between-virtually every significant historical event in Indian history is listed. It also includes biographical sketches of prominent and lesser-known North American Indian leaders, chiefs, explorers, and their white counterparts, descriptions of migrations, the histories of tribes and ancient languages, and a list of the meanings of tribal names. Well-organized and comprehensive, the thousands of entries in This Day in North American Indian History weave an exciting and panoramic mosaic of North American Indian history. It is the most all-encompassing single-volume reference work on the subject available.
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This book is the result of over ten years of research. I have contacted numerous tribal historians, original documents, official archives, visited events sites and local historical societies. There are over 4,000 entries of specific historical events, many tribal name meanings and alternative tribal names, and lots of calendar information for different tribes. The book also has a comprehensive index. There are over 100 photos and illustrations. If you have enjoyed my website, you will love my book.
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1756: After the attack of the Christianized In village of Gnadenhutten (near modern Leighton, Pennsylvania) on November 24, 1755, by other Indians, British troops were sent in to patrol the area. Read the first page
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1756: After the attack of the Christianized In village of Gnadenhutten (near modern Leighton, Pennsylvania) on November 24, 1755, by other Indians, British troops were sent in to patrol the area. Read the first page
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Very interesting reading...
1 Nov 2002
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I have been to the author's website many times, and liked it. The book has lots more information than the website, which is massive. It is interesting to read about so many of these events. Most of the descriptions are short, but considering there must be over 5,000 events, that is understandable.
There are quite a mix of illustrations that match an event on their page.
The sections on the tribal name meanings and the Indian "moons" was both fascinating, and fun.
The index is one of the most comprehensive I have ever seen.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I Dare You to Read this One Day at a Time
5 Nov 2003
Format:Hardcover
This Day in American Indian History by Phil Konstantin is a fascinating resource for everyone interested in North American Indians. I think it would be especially useful for educators who want to include American Indian History in the classroom, but fear they have neither the time nor the resources to do it. Taking five minutes to select and read one event a day the class is a good way to raise awareness, open minds, and start discussions.
As the co-author of a reference book, American Indian Contributions to the World, I've learned to be very selective about the books I keep in my library. Phil has come up with an accurate and interesting volume that is filled with teachable moments. I couldn't put it down. This one is definitely a keeper.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Saw it in museum in San Diego
10 Oct 2002
Format:Hardcover
I have been to the author's website many times. Having all of this information in one place is great. Yes, yes, yes, there is information on events in Canada. There are about 100 photos and they are matched to an event on the page where they appear. I really like the sections in the back which list tribal name meanings (Erie = cat people) and the "moon" names. If you are interested in North American Indian history, this is a great book.
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