The Element Encyclopedia of Native Americans: An A to Z of

The Element Encyclopedia of Native Americans: An A to Z of Tribes, Culture, and History

A comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and religious beliefs and practices of Americaâ€™s native people, The Element Encyclopedia of Native Americans tells the varied and colourful stories of the tribes, their greatest leaders, wars, pacts, and the long-lasting impact that their profound wisdom and spirituality has on the West today.
Containing a fascinating and comprehensive list of A-Z entries, including a series of essays, this encyclopedia will highlight:
â€¢ Rituals and Ceremonies
â€¢ Sacred Sites
â€¢ The Arrival of the Europeans
â€¢ Shamanism
â€¢ Totems
â€¢ The Warrior
â€¢ The Afterlife
â€¢ The First Nation Today
â€¢ The Reservations
â€¢ The Visionary World
â€¢ Ancestors and Spirits
Illustrated throughout, including charts of the totem animals belonging to each clan and maps of tribal areas.
Country USA
Manufacturer HarperCollins
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-01-31
Format Kindle eBook

The Element Encyclopedia of Native Americans: An A to Z of Tribes, Culture, and History