When the first edition of this book was published in 1957, the art of making a tipi was almost lost, even among American Indians.

Irving "tells the story of the council at the Pawnee village, the signing of peace and incidentally the tale of the 'human sacrifice' afterwards so famous"

This situation has drained them off their intrinsic creative capabilities and rendered them less likely to make any significant original contributions to nation building. This book, an outcome of Prof.

This text documents the self-serving stereotypes--ranging from Noble savage to bloodthirsty redskin--that Europeans and white Americans have concocted about the "Indian".

In Talking Indian, Davis—a member of the Chickasaw Nation—offers the first book-length ethnography of language revitalization in a U.S. tribe removed from its homelands.

Examines the history, evolution, and culture of the American Indians, discussing both oral and written literature. This book presents accurate portrayals of the history and culture of North American Indian peoples.

Strickland argues that Indians can better sustain their worldview through law and culture, by remaining true to their heritage, tradition, and spirituality.