A comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia which provides information on over 150 native tribes of North America, including prehistoric peoples.

This history of Native Americans, from the period of first contactto the present day, offers an important variation to existingstudies by placing the lives and

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"The White Man does not understand the Indian for the reason that he does not understand America. He is too far removed from its formative process. The roots of

Categorized into eight geographical regions, this encyclopedic reference examines the history, beliefs, traditions, languages, and lifestyles of indigenous peop