DK Eyewitness Guides: North American Indian by David Murdock

DK Eyewitness Guides: North American Indian by David Murdock

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This illustrated reference book provides an insight into the origins of the first Native Americans, their lifestyles and cultures, tracing their history up the the present day.

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DK Eyewitness Guides: North American Indian by David Murdock

Peaceful farmers on the fertile Mid-Atlantic seaboard fierce warriors in the wooded Northeast nomadic buffalo hunters on the Great Plains and igloo-dwellers in the frozen Arctic - the North American Indians were as diverse as the vast continent on which they lived. From the simple spear points of the Paleo Indians to the intricately carved totem poles of the tribes of the Northwest coast the stunning art forms of these unique peoples are illustrated in breathtaking detail. Examine the beautiful headdresses of the Haidas marvel at the transformation masks of the Kwakiutls and admire the magnificent ceremonial costumes of the Dakotas. Written by David Murdoch Senior Lecturer in American History at Leeds University and produced in association with The American Museum of Natural History North American Indian is an exciting introduction to North America's native peoples.
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ISBN 13 9780751360363
ISBN 10 0751360368
Title DK Eyewitness Guides: North American Indian
Author David Murdock
Series Dk Eyewitness
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 1995-06-15
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.