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Title:
Abenaki
Author:
Ryan, Marla Felkins.
Physical Description:
32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm.
Summary:
Discusses the origin, history, government, daily life and customs, and current tribal issues related to the Abenaki.
Language:
English
Contents:
First look: Name -- Where are the traditional Abenaki lands? -- What has happened to the population? -- Origins and group ties -- History: Europeans arrive -- Abenaki relations with the French -- English and the Indians -- French and Indian wars begin -- King William's war -- Queen Anne's war -- Dummer's war -- King George's war -- Wars end but not troubles -- American revolution splits Abenaki -- Abenaki migrate north -- U. S. Abenaki try to fit in -- Abenaki in the 20th century -- Abenaki win rights -- Religion -- Government -- Economy -- Daily life: Families -- Buildings -- Clothing -- Food -- Education -- Healing practices -- Arts -- Customs: Games and festivities -- War and hunting rituals -- Puberty -- Marriage -- Funerals -- Current tribal issues -- Notable people.
ISBN:
9781567115741
Format :
Book