The Mohawks of North America

Well-researched and lushly illustrated with artwork, photographs, and maps, this book is an excellent source of information about the Mohawks, both in the past and even more importantly, today. Written by an Iroquois descendant and in consultation with Mohawk tribal leaders and cultural center caretakers, the information covered includes such areas as the geography of the Northeastern woodlands, longhouse construction and life, first encounters with Europeans, the Mohawk role in the American Revolution, the Constitution, continuing struggles over land issues, and others. Cultural information includes the Mohawk language, useful and decorative arts, and religious ceremonies and customs, among other subjects. What makes the book unique is its emphasis on the continuing life of the Mohawk today, taken from a Mohawk perspective.Illustrations are in full color and well-designed alongside the text to catch readers' interest. Pictures include original artwork by Mohawk artist John Kahionhes Fadden and many contemporary photographs of the Mohawk people living today. This book is fresh and upbeat and brings the Mohawk culture out of dusty history books (that imply it is long dead and gone) to show not only its amazing history but also how the Mohawk people and culture are alive and well.The book also contains a listing of Mohawk words and their English translations, a bibliography of books, videos, and websites, and a full glossary and index.Very useful and informative!