Seven Myths of Native American History

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"Seven Myths of Native American Historywill provide undergraduates and general readers with a very useful introduction to Native America past and present. Jentz identifies the origins and remarkable staying power of these myths at the same time he exposes and dismantles them." Colin G. Calloway,Dartmouth College

"Jentz'sSeven Myths of Native American Historyis a wonderfully nuanced examination of the most common misconceptions that North Americans have held, and often continue to hold, about the original inhabitants of this continent. Jentz's book does an especially good job of weaving in the cultural productionsfiction, poetry, movies, and television showsthat created and sustained these myths. This approach allows students and members of the general public alike to become more critical consumers of cultural productions about Native Americans." Andrae Marak,Governors State University

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"Jentz's Seven Myths of Native American History is a wonderfully nuanced examination of the most common misconceptions that North Americans have held, and often continue to hold, about the original inhabitants of this continent. Jentz's book does an especially good job of weaving in the cultural productions -- fiction, poetry, movies, and television shows -- that created and sustained these myths. This approach allows students and members of the general public alike to become more critical consumers of cultural productions about Native Americans." -- Andrae Marak, Governors State University

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Paul Jentz is Professor of History, North Hennepin Community College.