In the Hands of the Great Spirit: The 20,000-Year History of American Indians - Brossura

Page, Jake

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0684855771 ISBN 13: 9780684855776

Casa editrice: Free Press, 2004

Riassunto

A complete, one-volume history of the American Indians, presented from the Native American point of view, draws on historical documents, archaeological artifacts, and oral legends to profile early societies, clarify misconceptions, and describe recent revivals. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

Santa Fe New Mexican A history survey and narrative with no equal, In the Hands of the Great Spirit is a work that belongs on the shelves of anyone who aims to gain a deeper understanding of the history, suffering, and triumphs of this land's original inhabitants.

Phoenix New Times Page brings scholarly detail as well as literary flair to this epic account.

Publishers Weekly (starred review) A magnum opus...fills an enormous gap in the popular historical literature.

The Washington Post Judicious, as well as flowing, lucid, and satisfying....Great praise goes to Page for joining so many others in getting out the story of Indian nations.

L'autore:

Jake Page is a former editor of both Natural History and Smithsonian magazines, and author of numerous magazine articles and books on topics related to American Indian history, culture, and art. He is also the author of seven mystery novels and alternative history novels that involve Indian themes and characters, and was called by The Denver Post “one of the Southwest’s most distinguished writers.” He lives in Corrales, New Mexico.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Free Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0684855771
• ISBN 13: 9780684855776
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 496