Native Universe
Voices of Indian America (Native American Tribal Leaders, Writers, Scholars, and Story Tellers)
Published on 21. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-4262-0335-0 (ISBN)
Description
This gorgeous volume draws from the vast archives of the National Museum of the American Indian and the voices of some of the most prominent Native American scholars, writers, activists and tribal leaders.
Reviews / Votes
"It's cause for celebration when a country known for doing wrong to its indigenous peoples does something right...objects of great beauty from the museum are mixed with historic prints and scenes from modern Indian culture. Most important, the book retells American history from the perspective of those who were here first." ?TheWashington Post"This book is a tribute to the long overdue acknowledgment of our rightful place in the Western Hemisphere." ?Winds of Change
"A fascinating overview of Native American history and traditions...packed with stunning pictures..." ?Bookpage
"Prodigious in scope and intimate in detail, this book, like the museum it celebrates, is a landmark." ?Booklist
"An expressive, informative, and beautifully designed book...."?.Indian Country Today
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 301 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1474 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4262-0335-0 (9781426203350)
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Person
Geral McMaster (Plains Cree), formerly deputy assistant director for cultural resources for the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, is curator of Canadian art at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is also the author of numerous books and articles.
Clifford E. Trafzer, of Wyandot ancestry, is a multiple award-winning author. He is professor of history and director of American Indian Studies at the University of California, Riverside.
Clifford E. Trafzer, of Wyandot ancestry, is a multiple award-winning author. He is professor of history and director of American Indian Studies at the University of California, Riverside.