The Native Americans: An Illustrated HistorySpanning a thousand generations, from the time Ice Age man first set foot on this continent to the present day, this book is respectful of the point of view of native Americans. Written by well-known authorities of Native American history and culture, it is lavishly illustrated with photos, maps, and the work of both historic and contemporary Indian artists. |
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Page 150
... assembly of twenty leaders representing hereditary elite families , shamans , and the heads of various craft guilds . The twenty positions of the new Chumash national council were held by a representative from each of the twelve biggest ...
... assembly of twenty leaders representing hereditary elite families , shamans , and the heads of various craft guilds . The twenty positions of the new Chumash national council were held by a representative from each of the twelve biggest ...
Page 414
... assemblies modeled on American governments . And Collier , like earlier Dawes administrators , often ignored Indians in order to implement a system of bureau- cracy , paternalism , and control based on his own philosophical beliefs ...
... assemblies modeled on American governments . And Collier , like earlier Dawes administrators , often ignored Indians in order to implement a system of bureau- cracy , paternalism , and control based on his own philosophical beliefs ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 14 |
THE WORLD AS IT WAS | 23 |
EXPANSION AND EXODUS | 211 |
Copyright | |
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