Indians: Hunters Of The Plains

Indians: Hunters of the Plains is a book written by Dorothy Judd Sickels that provides a comprehensive account of the Native American tribes that lived on the Great Plains of North America. The book covers the history, culture, and way of life of these tribes, including the Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche, and Pawnee.The author begins by describing the physical environment of the Great Plains and how it shaped the lifestyle of the Plains Indians. She then goes on to discuss the various tribes and their unique characteristics, such as their language, religion, and social structure. The book also covers the important role of the buffalo in the lives of these tribes, as well as their hunting techniques and rituals.Sickels also delves into the conflicts between the Plains Indians and the European settlers who began to encroach on their land in the 19th century. She describes the battles and negotiations that took place between the two groups, and the eventual displacement of the Plains Indians from their traditional homelands.Overall, Indians: Hunters of the Plains is a well-researched and informative book that provides a detailed look at the history and culture of the Native American tribes that inhabited the Great Plains. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Dorothy Judd Sickels
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 48 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1432627724
• | ISBN-13: 9781432627720