Handbook of the American Frontier, Vol. V: Chronology, Bibliography, Index: Four Centuries of Indian-White Relationships
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Handbook of the American Frontier, Vol. V: Chronology, Bibliography, Index: Four Centuries of Indian-White Relationships
By (Author) Norman J. Heard
Scarecrow Press
Scarecrow Press
22nd October 1998
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Ethnic studies / Ethnicity
Reference works
973
Physical Properties
Hardback
248
Width 142mm, Height 223mm, Spine 20mm
449g
Description
Contains hundreds of sources, both primary and secondary, and seeks to foreground the perspective of heretofore largely ignored groups such as women and blacks, and frequently misrepresented cultures of native North Americans.
Reviews
...highly recommended... * Choice Reviews *
...provides a handy reference for teachers and students of western history...presents a more balanced view of Indian-White relations than previous references, making use of newer ethnohistorical research...a useful tool for easy reference and enjoyable reading. * New Mexico Historical Review *
The Far West is a testament to Heard's determination to produce a useful guide to the subject... * Jow *
...provides sound scholarship... * Choice Reviews *
Author Bio
J. Norman Heard (M.L.S., University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge), a retired librarian, has done historical research and writing for 35 years. He contributed 20 articles to the Handbook of Texas (Texas State Historical Assn, 1952) and has written articles on Indian captivities.
