Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage
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Book Overview
The compelling teen nonfiction account of how two heritages united in their struggle to gain freedom and equality in America. The first paths to freedom taken by runaway slaves led to Native American villages. There, black men and women found acceptance and friendship among our country's original inhabitants. Though they seldom appear in textbooks and movies, the children of Native and African American marriages helped shape the early days of the fur trade, added a new dimension to frontier diplomacy, and made a daring contribution to the fight for American liberty. Since its original publication, William Loren Katz's Black Indians has remained the definitive work on a long, arduous quest for freedom and equality. This new edition features a new cover and includes updated information about a neglected chapter in American history.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1442446374
ISBN13:9781442446373
Release Date:January 2012
Publisher:Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.88 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.2"
Age Range:12 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 7 and higher
Customer Reviews
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I like research and history in this book I really suggest you read for yourself enjoy.
Published by King Ricky , 3 years ago
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Great reading
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book is a great Primer to a lost heritage. It makes you want to go ut and find more info on the subject. You will not be dissapointed!
A definitive account of a largely overlooked segment of this nation's population
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
BLACK INDIANS: A HIDDEN HERITAGE provides a definitive account of a largely overlooked segment of this nation's population, returning to new audiences an outstanding treatise of antique prints, photos, and research. From the positions of black Seminoles and other tribes to Africans who found places to hide among the Indians, chapters trace the concurrent histories of black and Native American peoples and the many connections they have to this day. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch
I'm Proud of My History
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I came across this book by accident while placing an order at a bookstore. I had requested a book that could not be ordered but was informed of "Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage" as one to order. This book has answered many of my questions pertaining to the relationship of the Native and African-Americans. I've learned so much from reading this book what the schools never taught me. Therefore, I will make sure my childen, family, friends, and people whose path I briefly cross have the same opportunity to read and learn from this book as I have. I cannot express enough my appreciation for the author in writing this book for people like myself. I am more proud than ever of my Native and African-American heritage.
A subject matter that deserves more analysis!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
William Loren Katz has created an excellent book dealing with one of the most misunderstood and least recognized subject matters in american history. His research has helped to shed light on how this relationship has helped to shape current day american culture and society. Little did I realize just how important the relationship between these two groups were. Both black and red peoples became allies in the struggle to gain freedom and equality while struggling to salvage traditional ways of living. I only hope that others will continue research into this most fascinating subject matter. Being a individual with both ancestry, I have been motivated to take an increased interest in conducting research into my own genealogy!
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