Pueblo Nations: Eight Centuries of Pueblo Indian History

by Joe S. Sando

"An important and rare book. Clearly written and fairly presented, a first-hand synthesis of American Indian history and culture.... Sando has made a valuable contribution to American Indian history". (American Historical Review)"This book is absolutely unique, the most intimate look at 20th-century Pueblo Indian life in New Mexico available today". (Alfonso Ortiz, writer and anthropologist, San Juan Pueblo)

"The first insider's story of the 800-year history of the 19 pueblos in New Mexico. This is an excellent book". (New York Times)

"A blend of traditional history and ethnography, sensitively written by a respected elder". (Choice)

Highly regarded by Native Americans as well as Anglo and Hispanic historians, Sando's book covers the origins and development of Pueblo civilization, the Spanish conquest, the Pueblo Revolt, the influence of the United States government in Pueblo history, and the issues of land and water rights so vital to the survival of Pueblo people today.

Genres: Native American, Indigenous, History, Nonfiction

282 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Ryan Freeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating stuff! Now that I’ve moved away from NM, I’m seeing my old state in a brand new light... Excellent read

[Tascha Folsoi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is comprehensive and a great resource for the history of the Pueblo Indians, the legal maneuverings of the US with respect to their sovereignty, and a resource for timelines, important individuals, and governance structure. It's a bit outdated in its omission of women, but it's woke enough for its day :).

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gained a greater understanding of the Pueblo people as a whole and the differences among the different tribes in this group. I was interested to learn more about the legal battles that the pueblo people have been fighting for many years.

[Gabe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little uneven but good, a valuable corrective to the usual history accounts

[captain america · Rating 3 out of 5]

overview of pueblo history, people and politics. not bad but not as many insights as you'd expect from a pueblo native.
better to seek out his long out-of-print book nee hemish (spelling?) about his home village of jemez pueblo.

[Lisa]

very good