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People of the Masks (The First North Americans #10)
As the prophets have foretold, a child of power has been born unto the Turtle People of the Iroquois Nation. The Elders call him False Face Child, for he is the son of a powerful spirit. A living talisman, the child has inhuman eyes--black mirrors, ageless and deep--and all fear him.
All but Jumping Badger, the most powerful war leader of the Bear People. He destroys an ent...more
All but Jumping Badger, the most powerful war leader of the Bear People. He destroys an ent...more
Paperback, 576 pages
Published
June 15th 1999
by Tor Books
(first published June 15th 1998)
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" The [Indian] leaders influence by their character alone; they follow, or not as they please, him whose character for wisdom or war they have the highest opinion... every man, with them is a perfectly free to follow his own inclinations. But if, in doing this, he violates the rights of another, if in the case be slight, he is punished by the disesteem of society or as we say, public opinion; if serious, he is tomahawked as a serious enemy"
This book looks at the characteristic of the Iroquoian s...more
This book looks at the characteristic of the Iroquoian s...more
I have not been able to put this book down since I first picked it up a few weeks ago. It is written by a husband and wife who are both Archaeologists who have written a series of books called The First North Americans and although the story is mainly fictional, it is supplemented by real archaeological and historical findings and facts. Very intense at moments and really sad at others, overall, a very good read.
~Alright, now that I have finished this book, I feel like its ending didn't own up...more
~Alright, now that I have finished this book, I feel like its ending didn't own up...more
I like this series even though it is pretty formulaic. The cultural facts and details about Native American groups spread throughout are always interesting. This story disappointed me though. It started out promising but the violence just became overstated, especially violence against children, which really served no purpose other than to reinforce the brutality of the times, which was unnecessary. The more spiritual aspects showcased in other books in this series have been thrown over in favor...more
This is the 8th book I’ve read in the series and I’ve enjoyed them all. I very much appreciate that the authors attempt to stay close to fact as possible using historical, archeological and anthropological findings as we understand them. It is certainly fiction, entertaining, but also provides a glimpse of how Native Peoples lived. As I read this particular I thought it would make a great movie. Suspenseful all the way through.
Enjoyable. A lot like Louise Erdrich's children's lit (The Birchbark House, etc.), but for adults. (Oddly enough, not at all like Erdrich's adult lit.)
First book I've read in the series. Really liked the account of ancient native Americans. How the lived and what they believed is intriguing.
I dived into the middle of this series. I found it to be intriguing and plan on reading more.
Really enjoyed this book. Have not read any of the others in the series yet. Will have to. Book kept my attention. Good story line and great charactors.
I have read a few from this series and this one is by far the best.
Inspired me to want to be a wildlife biologist.
great series
I have not been able to put this series down since I first found it a few months ago. It is written by a husband and wife who are both Archaeologists. They have written a series of books called The First North Americans, as well as each writing their own individual books. Though the stories are mainly fictional, they are supplemented by real archaeological and historical findings and facts. Very intense at moments and really sad at others, overall, an excellent read.
I finished the book about a week ago and already forgot most of it. It was, to say the least, unmemorable. It was good enough that I finished it and that's about all I can say. Try is some night when you can't sleep. This one is sure to help.
I'm saying this book was okay because I real couldn't get into it , maybe another time I'll pick it up to read but for now just not my cup of tea....
The quality of the writing isn't the best, but I did get sucked in and enjoy it and learn more about Native Americans. I can see why this series is so popular.
loved it
I remember this being a really good book. I like it when they can really pull me into the story.
Another thriller of theirs, very very good books, they keep one entertained always suspensful.
Not a bad book. It showed life in Niagara-area America while still having a fun plot.
I love stories of ancient peoples. I always feel that's where I should be. Hmmmm.
very graphic and interesting
LOVED IT
I have not been able to put this series down since I first found it a few months ago. It is written by a husband and wife who are both Archaeologists. They have written a series of books called The First North Americans, as well as each writing their own individual books. Though the stories are mainly fictional, they are supplemented by real archaeological and historical findings and facts. Very intense at moments and really sad at others, overall, an excellent read.
May 23, 2013
Debra Grumbo
marked it as to-read
May 16, 2013
Tams
marked it as have-need-to-read
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