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American Indians / consulting editor, Harvey Markowitz.
Penn Museum Library - Reference E76.2 .A45 1995 v.1-3
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- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Ready reference
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Indians of North America--Encyclopedias.
- Indians of North America.
- Indians of Mexico--Encyclopedias.
- Indians of Mexico.
- Genre:
- Encyclopedias.
- Physical Description:
- 3 volumes (xxii, 953 pages) : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Pasadena, Calif. : Salem Press, [1995]
- Summary:
- This fully illustrated reference work examines American Indian history and culture during the formation of the US and Canada, and the history and customs of their presence on the North American continent dating back to ancient times. 1,129 topics detail personages, tribes, art and architecture, organizations, historical events, cultural traditions, religion, and more. Historical events include the Apache Wars and Sioux Uprising. Covers ceremonial customs such as feasts, spirit dances, and rites of passage, as well as contemporary issues including voting rights, tribal councils, and gambling.
- Notes:
- "A Magill book."
- Index in volume three.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0893567574
- OCLC:
- 31814959
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