Abenaki / edited by Marla Felkins Ryan and Linda Schmittroth.

Other author Ryan, Marla Felkins.
Other author Schmittroth, Linda.
Format Book
Publication InfoSan Diego, Calif. : Blackbirch Press, ©2004.
Description32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Abenaki Indians--History. --Juvenile literature.
Abenaki Indians--Social life and customs. --Juvenile literature.

SeriesTribes of Native America
Tribes of Native America. ^A607482
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.
Abstract Discusses the origin, history, government, daily life and customs, and current tribal issues related to the Abenaki.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
LCCN 2003002624
ISBN1567115748 (alk. paper)
ISBN9781567115741 (alk. paper)
Stock number1203867 QBI

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 974.004 AB36 ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner TRC Nonfiction 974.004 AB36 ✔ Available Place Hold