Provides a cultural chronicle of the Native Americans of the Great Basin and the Southwest, with descriptions of each tribe and entries on history, religion, government, and daily life.

Almost 400 North American tribes are covered with essays that contain information on both the historical and contemporary issues for each tribe.

This book opens up the array of tribal ways in the U.S. and Canada past and present. v. i: Northeast and Southeast 2. The great basin and the southwest 3. Arctic, Subarctic, Great plains and plateau 4. California and Pacific Northwest.

Contains alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about each of twenty Native American tribes of the Northeast and Southeast, covering history, religion, language, government, economy, daily life, arts, customs, tribal issues, and notable people. Includes a timeline and maps.

This award-winning set offers in-depth historical, cultural, and current information on 107 Native American groups. Organized by region, each entry features a locator map, a fact box (origin of name, location, population, language family), a chronology, and information under the following subheads: introduction, history, religion, language, buildings, subsistence, clothing and adornment, healing practices, customs, oral literature, current tribal issues, and short biographies. This title brings together a vast array of information on these tribes that allows for a holistic view of each group. - Publisher.

Almost 400 North American tribes are covered with essays that contain information on both the historical and contemporary issues for each tribe.