American Woodland Indians

Description

The Woodland cultural areas of the eastern half of America has been the most important in shaping its history. This volume details the history| culture and conflicts of the ‘Woodland’ Indians| a name assigned to all the tribes living east of the Mississippi River between the Gulf of Mexico and James Bay| including the Siouans| Iroquians| and Algonkians. In at least three major battles between Indian and Euro-American military forces more soldiers were killed than at the battle of Little Bighorn in 1876| when George Custer lost his command. With the aid of numerous illustrations and photographs| including eight full page colour plates by Richard Hook| this title explores the history and culture of the American Woodland Indians.