The Native Americans: An Illustrated History

by Peter Nabokov, David Hurst Thomas, david-hurst-thomas-lorann-pendleton, et al.

Book Overview

Spanning a thousand generations, this best-selling, comprehensive volume by five major authorities is painstakingly researched and lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps, and the work of both... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1878685422
• ISBN13: 9781878685421
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Turner Publishing, Inc.
• Length: 479 Pages
• Weight: 5.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 9.7" x 11.4"

Customer Reviews

Lots of information

Wow! so incredible the articles/information are. I didn't realize how many pages the book contained (i didn't read the descriptions). I was trying to find children's books, and got more than what I asked for, which is great. I was able to donate it to the library at my duty station in Japan, of which they absolutely loved. There weren't many adult versions of Native American books that were in good condition; and by them receiving this book was a wonderful gift.

Wonderful art, fascinating text.

I don't know how sound any of it is academically, but this book is worth it just for the gorgeous art - both contemporary and older. I also found the essays really interesting. Unbiased? Probably not, but definitely perspectives worth reading.

Fact is they lost

Enjoyed reading this book. It provides the reader with a basic history of the competition between the native population and the incoming europeans in which they lost. Nicely written. Nicely illustrated. Does it change my view of things on this Matter? No.

History in Pictures

A beautiful book that pleases the mind and eyes. Very authoritative and full of historical and anecdotal information relating to the Native Americans. Begins with pre-Columbus and continues through the ages to the 90's. A must read for anyone interested in Native american culture and history. The photographs and illustrations are priceless and well worth the price of the book. Add this to your history collection, younsters enjoy browsing at the wonderful prints of paintings and illustrations. An easy read whose pictures entertain and captivate the imagination.