The World of the American Indian

by National Geographic Society

A tribal supplement and a cultural map detailing nearly six hundred native American tribes of the U.S. and Canada highlight a photographic chronicle of the history, diverse cultural traditions, and contemporary cultural and political renewal of native American tribes

Genres: History, Native American, Nonfiction, Reference, Native Americans, American History, Mythology

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.
Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.

Reviews

[Pramod Nair · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the most beautifully designed books from National Geographic Society in my library. The tan leather like cover with the titles engraved in shimmering golden imprint makes it a gem of a coffee table title.

The book is lavishly spiced up with stunning photographs, paintings and images of Indian artifacts from various museums and the text is so easy to read. It gives you a clear insight in to the fascinating life styles and rich history of the native American tribes of the U.S. and Canada, by shedding light in to his beliefs and his customs. Though written in the 90s the title also gives the reader a take at the contemporary cultural and political position of native American tribes in modern America.

The tribal supplement provided at the end of the book along with the accompanying map lists all the tribal groups of the United States and Canada.

[April Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

What ages would I recommend it too? Ten and up.

Length? A few days.

Characters? Memorable, several characters.

Setting? Real world pre-history until the 1970.

Written approximately? 1974.

Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? Ready to read more.

Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? Yes. How has the story changed since 1970?

Short storyline: A gripping history of Native Americans from pre-history until early 1970's.

Notes for the reader: Some tribes are called by different names now.

There is also a list of little known tribe names in the back of the book.

A better history than many that claim to be comprehensive. While there is no way to truly be comprehensive in one book, this one does a good job. It also mentions any lesser known tribes by name. How many millions of others will never be known by name?

Low vision readers: The print is a bit small for reading. Will take longer to read.

[Tamara aka SoMysteriousLee · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a National Geographic book so it's got extensive details, the map included is really amazing, and of course, gorgeous photos.

[Bryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

VERY richly illustrated and years ahead of its time. It uses shockingly contemporary language with overt (and justly so) criticism of white settlers. I would enjoy owning a newer edition of this book. The one I borrowed from the local library had been cut to pieces with lots of pages missing, possibly because somebody was offended by tribal nudity and decided to deface the book.

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[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really colorful look at the American Indian published by National Geographic.