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500 nations : an illustrated history of North American Indians / Alvin M. Josephy, Jr.
A book that grew from an eight-hour TV series, this is the epic and unforgettable story of the history, lore, legends, and legacy of North American Indians. With a highly accredited author and over 485 paintings, woodcuts, drawings, and photographs--329 in four-color--this oversized volume addresses a subject of never-ending fascination, providing detailed information about the lives, culture, and heritage of hundreds of North America's Indian nations. Never before has this subject been so thoroughly and deeply explored from the perspective of the Native American viewpoint.
Record details
- ISBN: 0517163942
- ISBN: 9780517163948
- Physical Description: 468 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 29 cm
- Publisher: New York : Gramercy Books, 2002.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Based on a documentary filmscript by Jack Leustig, Roberta Grossman, Lee Miller, and William Morgan with contributions by John M.D. Pohl." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Continent awakes -- Empires of the sun -- Clash of cultures -- European expansion -- Cauldron of war -- Loss of the East -- Struggle for the West -- End of freedom. |
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| Subject: | Indians of North America > History. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at SPARK Libraries. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lackawanna County Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Community Library | 970.0049 JOSEPHY (Text) | 50687010790478 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
