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By Edgar Wyatt. 1953, Whittlesey House/McGraw-Hill, 192pp. Young people's non-fiction. (Library discard with usual markings. Good, no DJ. Several marks on cover)

By Dee Brown. 1981, First Washington Square, 458pp, 7x4". Documented account of the systematic plunder of the American Indians, battle by battle. Illustrated by 49 photos,chiefs,warriors. Featuring the Dakotas, Cheyenne, Navajo, Apache and other tribes. (Fine. Very clean and bright copy)

By Steven J. Crum. 1994, University of Utah, 240pp. "Po'i pentun tammen kimmappeh". (Near Fine)

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History Professor draws parallels between the experience of the American Sioux indians and the Zulu natives of Africa in their initial success and later defeat by white invaders. (2/21/00) - Also listed on Africa.

By Will Henry. 1950 (1966), Random House, 242pp. "The battle between the U.S. Cavalry and the wild-riding Cheyenne, lords of the North Prairie, raged across the Western plains for forty years". (Library discard with usual markings. VG, no DJ)

By Peter Iverson. 1984, Univ of New Mexico Press, 273pp. "History of the Navajo tribe including the Navajo Government in the 1950s." (VG. Previous owners name and a few notes inside front cover that has a bend)

By Jesse Walter Fewkes. 1973, Dover Publications Inc, 182pp, 9x6". "An unabridged republication of the following two articles: Designs on Prehistoric Hopi Pottery and Sikyatki and Its Pottery . Over 250 black/white illustrations." (Library discard with usual markings. Good)

By Nancy Oestrich Lurie (editor). 1961 (1966), Ann Arbor Paperbacks / University Of Michigan Press, 142pp. "The slow change from the life of an illiterate Indian food gatherer to that of a responsible church member who lives in a modern house, recorded on tape, exactly as it flowed from the informant's lips. Copious notes by Dr. Nancy Oestreich Lurie guide the non-Indian reader." (VG+. Black mark on FEP.)

By Bill Yenne. 1993, Chartwell Books, 192pp, 12x9.5". A heavily illustrated survey of North American Indian tribes and customs from the Arctic to thesubarctic, with chapters divided by region. (Library discard with usual markings. Fair in Good DJ in mylar wraps. Weak front hinge)

By Gearge Cantor. 1993, Visible Ink Press, 409pp. "The book features vivid illustrations, a helpful glossary of terms, and detailed maps to help you locate sites. For each landmark, you'll also find such practical information as exact location, hours and season, admission fees, and special exhibits." (Library discard with usual markings. VG, no DJ)

By Joel C. Janetski. 1987, University of Utah Press, 90pp. (Library discard with usual markings. Good+)

By Bernard L. Fontana. 1979 (1990), Northland, 167pp. "Study of the Tarahumara area of Mexico.   Beautiful illustrations." (Library discard with usual markings. VG First Edition.. Third Printing. FEP removed.")

By Katharine C. Turner. 1951, University of Oklahoma Press, 233pp. Account of pilgrimages by American Indians to the White House to meet the President in an effort to stem the tide of encroaching white settlers. No. 32 in the Civilization of the American Indian Series. (Library discard with usual markings. Good+ in Good+ DJ in mylar wraps. FEP removed)

By Joseph Iron Eye Dudley. 1992, University of Nebraska Press, 179pp. "One man's memoir of writings about two person touched & greatly influenced him while living on rolling prairie of the Yankton Sioux Reservation." (Library discard with usual markings. VG+ in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Mark Warhus. 1997, St Martin's Press, 242pp. "The first book to present rare and seldom-seen maps made by Native Americans. Illustrated with beautiful color reproductions of the maps, and pictures that reflect contemporary life and culture, this book makes a valuable contribution to American history. Another America is an elegant, stunningly designed book." (Library discard with usual markings. VG+)

By Hazel W. Hertzberg. 1972, Syracuse University Press, 362pp. "At publication, author was Associate Professor of history and education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Illustrated with b/w photos." (First Edition.. Second printing. Library discard with usual markings. Good in Good- DJ in mylar wraps)

By Reginald Horsman. 1967, Michigan State University Press, 209pp. (Library discard with usual markings. Good+ in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Catherine Feher-Elston. 1988, Northland Publishing, 186pp. "The struggle between the Navajo & Hope Tribes for land and cultural survival - with the Federal Government as referee, Story of the roots of the conflict, its complex elements and its players." (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Michael Baughman. 1995, Lyons & Burford, 127pp. Illustrated."Blends adventure and great beauty in this account of the authors quest for an understanding of his Native American roots." (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By A. Grove Day. 1983, Greenwood Press, 198pp. "Contains poems as well as interpretation and explanation for many tribes in North and South America." (Library discard with usual markings. (Markings are discreet and not immediately noticeable.) VG, no DJ )

By Theodora Kroeber. 1959 (1970), Univ Of California Press, 205pp. Foreword by Oliver La Farge. Illustrated. (Library discard with usual markings. Good+. 4th printing)

By Clyde Kluckhohn. 1953 (1967), Univ of Nebraska Press, 259pp. "Provides an acute and sympathetic insight into the life and mind of the North American Indians as expressed through the symbolism of their art and ritual."  . (Library discard with usual markings. (Markings are discreet and not immediately noticeable.) VG. FEP removed)

By G.M. Mullett. 1979 (1980), University of Arizona Press, 142pp. "The legends deal with the ancient Hopis' existence in a land where survival depended on the blessing of their gods...Spider Woman, goddess of the earth and its cretures, and co-creator with Tawa, the Sun God, is portrayed in these stories, fighting in behalf of their people. The author worked for the Bureau of Ethology for the Smithsonian Institutution in the early 20th Century." (Library discard with usual markings. Good)

By Vine Deloria. 1974, Delacorte Press, 263pp. The author proposes that the United States government must recognize that all Indians must be governed by treaty relations. Reviews the federal government's breach of faith with the Indians and proposes that Congress define the Indian tribes as small nations under the protection of the United States with an inherent right as such to their own political and cultural existence.  . (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps. Front flyleaf removed.)

For books on the Navajo code talkers of WWII.

By Frank Waters. 1993, Clear Light Publishers, 189pp. "Chapters on Satanta, Red Cloud, Crazy Horse, The Little Big Horn, Chief Joseph, Mangas Coloradas, Osceola, Black Hawk, etc." (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps. First Edition.)

By Charles A. Eastman. 1991, University of Nebraska Press, 241pp. (Library discard with usual markings. VG. FEP removed)

By Odie B. Faulk. 1993, Oxford, 245pp. "Especially concerned with the campaign's wider historical setting and significance, and with the sad record of betrayal of Native Americans by the U.S. Government." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+)

By Vinson Brown. 1987, Naturegraph Publishers Inc, 169pp. (Library discard with usual markings. Good+. FEP removed)

By Frank Johnson Newcomb. 1990, University of New Mexico Press, 203pp. "Tales collected from various Navaho Storytellers. Forward by Paul Zolbrod." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+)

By Hungry Wolf. 1996, Canadian Caboose Press, 196pp. "Ruth Little Bear and other women of a generation that grew up in the early 1900's among buffalo era elders of the blackfoot tribes in Montana and Canada. Childhood memories of reservation life..." (Library discard with usual markings. VG+)

By Brigham D. Madsen. 1979, Caxton, 214pp. "Native American History- Shoshone". (Library discard with usual markings. Good)

By John Ehle. 1988, Doubleday, 424pp. "Indexed. Bibliography. Illustrated with plates, antique photos and reproductions. Native American Studies: Cherokee Nation, forced removal in 1838." (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps. FEP removed)

By Flora Gregg Iliff. 1985, University of Arizona Press, 271pp. A first-hand report of the isolated Indian tribes of the Colorado River canyons. The author, a teacher, recounts her days teaching at the Hackberry School for the Walapai tribe in Arizona. "Suddenly I wanted to learn at first hand what the Indians of the Colorado River country believed and how their belief affected their lives...It was 1900 and I was young and unwilling to weigh consequences." (Library discard with usual markings. VG+)

By Bill Gilbert. 1989 (1990), Anchor Books, 369pp. "Mid-18th century struggle between red and white Americans to determine who would be sovereign in the Old Northwest, as the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley region was once known is actually the story of the First American Civil War lead by the brilliant Shawnee warrior Tekamthi (Tecumseh)." (VG )

By Madoline C. Dixon. 1983, Press Pub Ltd, 184pp. "Indian, Utes, Mormon, Utah A collection of historical & biographical tales of the Ute Indians of Central Utah." (Library discard with usual markings. VG. FEP removed, else very clean)

By P. David Smith. 1986, Wayfinder Press, 222pp. A fascinating account of Colorado's most famous and controversial Indian chief. A man of keen perceptions and a talented diplomat, a negotiator and a peacekeeper, many believe Ouray was the greatest of all chiefs." (Near Fine. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.)

By Barrett. 1963, University of California, 201pp, 11x8.5". "Anthropological Papers #67. Rare. Out of Print." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+, no DJ. Library bound softcover)

By Marla N. Powers. 1986, Chicago Press, 241pp. "Women in culture and society series." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+ in Good+ DJ in mylar wraps)

By Edward Everett Dale. 1971, University of Oklahoma, 283pp, 9.25x6.25". "Volume 28 in The Civilization of the American Indian series published continouosly since 1932 on Indians of the Americas. This book traces the relations of the Indians of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California with the federal government since 1948." (Library discard with usual markings.. Good in Good DJ in mylar wraps. soiled)

By Mark Bahti. 1988, Treasure Chest Publications, 48pp. (Library discard with usual markings. VG in protective plastic covering)

By Harold Courlander. 1971, Crown Publishers, 239pp. "The Epic Story of the Hopi Indians as Preserved in their Legends and Traditions. Traditional accounts of events and adventures in the life of Hopi clans and villages. Includes a pronunciation guide." (Library discard with usual markings. Good in Good DJ in mylar wraps. FEP removed)

By Donald J. Berthrong. 1979, University Of Oklahoma, 442pp. Series: The Civiization of the American Indian. "A careful, penetrating study of the history of this nomadic tribe. One of the most colorful tribes of the great Plains, noted for their advanced religious beliefs, their tribal government, and their fierce defense." (Library discard with usual markings. (Markings are discreet and not immediately noticeable.) VG. FEP removed)

By Basil Johnston. 1990, University of Nebraska, 171pp. "Study of the legends and ceremonies of the Ojibway. Western & Native Americana." (Library discard with usual markings. (Markings are discreet and not immediately noticeable.) VG. FEP removed)

By Lalla Scott. 1966, University of Nevada Press, 149pp. "The story of the Paiutes as a group, their history, legends, beliefs, and customs, as related by a half breed woman who was born nearly a hundred years ago." (Library discard with usual markings. Good in Good DJ in mylar wraps.)

By Jan Jordan. 1973, Prentice-Hall, 253pp. "A biographical novel of John Ross, Chief of the Cherokee, recreating the history of the Cherokee Nation." (Library discard with usual markings. Good in Good DJ in mylar wraps. Spine slightly cocked, Front flyleaf removed.)

By Elgin Groseclose. 1978, David C Cook Publishing, 187pp. "A powerful tragedy of two races on a collision course. In the midst of the turbulent 1860s, Sanjak searches for the meaning of the faith most white men espouse but few seem to practice...and none as completely as his beloved Ileeta." (VG+ in Good DJ. Book club edition..)

By Margaret K. Brady. 1984, University of Utah Press, 227pp. A study of children's folklore. (VG in Fair DJ. DJ is foxed and has three 1-inch tears.)

By Estelle Fuchs and Robert J. Havighurst. 1973, Doubleday Anchor, 390pp. "A major study of the education of American Indians.". (VG.)

By David Suzuki. 1992, Bantam Publishing, 274pp. "Explores the relationships between humans, nature, and the environment as held by two traditions commonly thought to be diametrically opposed: Western science, and the age-old wisdom of indigenous peoples around the world." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+, no DJ)

By William Dudley (editor). 1998, Greenhaven Press, 320pp. (Library discard with usual markings. VG+)

By James Sams. 1991, Harper Collins, 147pp. (VG. Light foxing to front edge)

By W.P. Clark. 1982 (1985), University of Nebraska, 443pp. Originally written in 1884 for use by the U.S. Army. (Library discard with usual markings. VG)

By William Tomkins. 1969, Dover, 108pp. "Sign language of the Plains Indians - over 870 words with drawings & short descriptions of the proper positions and motions of the hands, followed by their use in sample sentences. Plus sections on the pictography and ideography of the Sioux and Ojibway tribges, and on smoke signals. The last chapters tell how to conduct the Indian ceremony for opening a council fire, and Indian initiation ceremony, and suggestions for sign language tests and exercises." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+. Outside lightly soiled, inside bright and clean)

By Conger Beasley Jr. 1995, University of Arkansas Press, 165pp. (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Tim Giago. 1984, State Publishing Company, 423pp. "Articles by the well known Sioux newspaper editor on a whole range of subjects, mostly dealing with life on the Sioux reservation of SD." (Library discard with usual markings. Good in Good DJ in mylar wraps)

By Buddy Mays. 1985, Chronicle Books, 105pp. "A Practical Guide to the Pueblo Indian Villages of New Mexico and Arizona." Photographs By Author, American Indians Southwest. (Library discard with usual markings. Good+)

By Joseph Manzione. 1991, University of Utah Press, 172pp. "Sitting Bulls exile to Canada, and back." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+ in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Jesse Green (editor). 1979 (1981), University of New Mexico Press, 440pp. "Foreword by Fred Eggan. Frank Hamilton Cushing's stay at Zuni pueblo from 1879 to 1884 made him the first professional anthropologist actually to live with his subjects." (Library discard with usual markings. VG. )

By Peter Nabokov (editor).. 1991, Viking, 463pp. Foreword by Vine Deloria, Jr. "The re-telling of a half a millennium of history from an Indain viewpoint." (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By T.C. McLuhan. 1971 (1972), Outerbridge & Lazard Inc, 185pp. A collection of statements and writings by Native Americans which illuminate the course of Indian history and the values of Indian life. Recounts the nature & fate of the Indian way of life & how it now seeks to revivify itself as a self-affirming cultural force. 50+ photos". (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Joan Mark. 1988, University of Nebraska Press, 428pp. "Women in the West, Series. This is a full and intimate story of a woman who came to recognize that she was the one who was alien, in her native land." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+)

By George E. Lankford. 1987, August House, 265pp. 1st. "A well-edited collection and a volume of the American Folklore Series." (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Sheila Burnford. 1969, Little Brown and Company, 242pp. 1st. "This book (Ms. Burnford's third) is about making friends: with trappers, fisherman and priests; with nomadic rice harvesters; with children and dogs - and even a possible shaman or two, for the remotest reserves of the Cree and Ojibwa Indians of Ontario Province are scarcely touched by modernity." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+ in Good DJ in mylar wraps)

By Reginald Laubin. 1977 (1989), University of Oklahoma Press, 270pp. "An appreciation for the elegant design of the Native American tipi and the completeness of the cultures that produced it. Heavily illustrated with photos and diagrams." (second edition. Library discard with usual markings. VG)

By Jack Weatherford. 1988, Crown Publishers, 272pp, 9x6". "A look at what the Americas contributed to western culture that goes beyond the more widely recognized biological and agricultural exchanges." (Library discard with usual markings. Good in Good DJ in mylar wraps)

By Annette Rosenstiel. 1983, Universe Books, 192pp. (Library discard with usual markings. Good+ in Good DJ. FEP reomved)

By William Bright. 1993, University of California, 202pp, 9x6". "Collection of stories and poems reflecting the continuing popularity of Coyote as a central figure in American mythology. Including transcriptions of numerous Native American oral stories and myths, along with contemporary writings from Leslie Silko, Gary Snyder, Wendy Rose, Peter Blue Cloud, Simon Ortiz, and Mark Twain, among others. Aside from the many narratives Bright analyzes various depections of Coyote throughout American Culture." (Library discard with usual markings. VG)

By T.C. McLuhan. 1971, Promontory Press, 185pp, 9.75x7.75". "Short essays from Indians on the loss of their way of life, and despair at the ways of white men. Illustrated with photographs taken by Edward S. Curtis. Notes, Sources for Texts." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+ in Good DJ)

By Edward Everett Dale. 1971, University of Oklahoma, 283pp, 9.25x6.25". "Volume 28 in The Civilization of the American Indian series published continouosly since 1932 on Indians of the Americas. This book traces the relations of the Indians of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and Calif..." (Library discard with usual markings. (Markings are discreet and not immediately noticeable.) Good+. FEP removed)

By Bertrand N.O. Walker (Hen-Toh) . 1995, University Press of Mississippi, 130pp. "Collection of 12 Wyandot animal tales retold from the author's own experience when his family was removed to the extreme northeastern Indian Territory in 1874, and while he served as a teacher there." Illustrated. Published at $14.95. (Library discard with usual markings. VG. Front flyleaf reomoved)

(8/9/00) - Also listed on Historical Fiction.

(4/2/00) - Also listed on Mexico.

By Carolyn Niethammer. 1996, Touchstone Books, 271pp. "At a time when many contemporary American women are seeking alternatives to a life-style and role they have outgrown, Daughters of the Earth offers us an absorbing -- and illuminating -- legacy of dignity and purpose." (VG.)

By Keith Cunningham. 1992, August House Pub, 238pp. This is part of the American Folklore series. (Library discard with usual markings. VG No DJ, as issued. Permabound version of trade paperback. Illustrated boards..)

By John Stoutenburgh. 1960 (1990), Philosophical Library, 459pp. "An up-to-date source book for the student, researcher or individaul who simply wants a clear, unbiased picture of the American Indian, who is often talked about but much misunderstood. List with definitions of all the major groups of Native Americans, tools and other cultural implements used by them, and many other terms used by them and by anthropologists." (Library discard with usual markings. Good in Good DJ in mylar wraps. Front flyleaf removed.)

By Roger C. Echo-Hawk. 1994, Lerner Publications, 80pp. (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Gary Paul Nabhan. 1989, North Point Press, 225pp. "Native American Agriculture & Wild Plant Conservation. Ethnobiologist provides us with examples of how wildness and genetic diversity must be reintegrated with cultivation for our crops to survive and offers us the hope of preserving not only our food source but also our ecosystems." (Library discard with usual markings. VG+ in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Clifford E. Trafzer. 1989, Sierra Oak, 104pp, 8.25x5.25". "Series of essays by Trafzer, Carter Blue Clark, Fixico, Edmunds, Bentley, and Carol." . (Library discard with usual markings. Good. Spine reinforced with tape)

By Alma R. Hutchens. 1992, Shambhala, 256pp. "Provides detailed descriptions of 125 of the most useful medicinal plants commonly found, along with directions for a range of uses, remedies for common ailments, and notes on the herbal traditions of other lands." Published at $12.95. (Library discard with usual markings. (Markings are discreet and not immediately noticeable.) VG. FEP removed. )

(8/15/00) - Also listed on Western U.S. History.

By Ken Carey. 1988, HarperSanFransisco, 258pp. "Features communication with disincarnate and metaphysical beings using the metaphor of Native American lore and stories." (Fine.)

By Al Senerchia and Rishard Duffy. 1993, Duff Printing & Publishing, 54pp, 11x8.5". Twenty-five full-page vintage photos of Native Americans, without captions but apparently late 1800s, intespersed with New Age poetry. (Good+. Cover scuffed but contents VG)

By Wallace Black Elk and William S. Lyon. 1990, Harper Collins, 199pp. "Story of Black Elk and his teachings. An account of the Shaman's world and the way it is entered." (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Lynn V. Andrews. 1983, Harper & Row, 204pp. "The first book in Lynn Andrew's series of spiritual search and growth." (Library discard with usual markings. Good)

By Barbara Means Adams. 1990, Celestial Arts, 179pp. "This is a fascinating contribution to symbology, mythology, and American Indian cultural history and a valuable resource of tribal traditions that might have otherwise been lost." (Library discard with usual markings. VG+)

By Bruce Walter Barton. 1980, Ross-Erikson, 321pp. "Provides background information on the lives of the saints for whom the missions were named, retells the story of the Spanish arrival in America and describes in detail the traditions of Native Americans - values,life-styles,dress,customs, and blends it all with Native American oral literature - the Coyote Tale. (Library discard with usual markings. Good in Good DJ in mylar wraps)

By David Aberle. 1982, University of Chicago, 454pp. "Covers the theology, the cosmology, the ritual, the ceremonial, and the history of its introduction and spread among the Navaho." (Library discard with usual markings. (Markings are discreet and not immediately noticeable.) VG)

By Ake Hultkrantz. 1992, Crossroad, 197pp. (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps. FEP removed)

By D.M. Dooling. 1992, HarperCollins, 291pp, 9.75x7.75". (Library discard with usual markings. (Markings are discreet and not immediately noticeable.) VG. FEP removed)

Native/Aboriginal Wisdom (11/24/99) - Also listed on New Age Spirituality.

By Clarence W. Hall. 1980, Gift Publications, 100pp. "An incredible, true story of an Indian girl in primitive, steamy-hot New Guinea, who runs smack into the language barrier, strange customs, witch doctors and tribal taboos in bringing the Word of God to the natives." (VG. Glue remainders from stickers inside front cover and on title page. Previous owners stamp on content page, otherwise clean and bright.)

By Marshall III, Joseph. 1994, Red Crane Book, 295pp. Native American fiction. The coming of the white man, as seen by the Lakota Sioux. Author is Lakota Sioux. (Fine in Fine DJ. AUTOGRAPHED by author on title page)

By Ruth Beebe Hill. 1978, Doubleday, 834pp. Historical fiction. "A strikingly realistic fictional account of the generational story of a Lakotah Sioux family." (VG in Fair DJ. DJ foxed)

By N. Scott Momaday. 1969 (1976), University of New Mexico Press, 113pp. "The personal odyssey of Momaday, who made a pilgrimage to the grave of his Kiowa grandmother along the same route taken by his forebears 300 years earlier." 10th printing. (Library discard with usual markings. VG)

By Grant Lyons. 1983, Julian Messner, 128pp. "Discusses the culture and history of the Tlingit, Tsimshian, Kwakiutl, Salish, and other Indian peoples inhabit the Pacific coast from Alaska to California." Childrens literature. (Library discard with usual markings. Good+, no DJ as issued.)

By Bernard Wolf. 1994, Orchard Books, 44pp. Reading level: Ages 4-8 "Full-color photographs and text follow six-year-old Leo and his family through several months in their mountain valley village near Oaxaca City, Mexico. Leo's family, Zapotec Indians, are weavers. Everyday home and school activities are presented, as well as celebrations for The Days of the Dead (in which adults toast with bottles of beer), the anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, and Christmas." (Library discard with usual markings. VG, no DJ as issued.)

By Barton Wright. 1973, Northland Publishing, 262pp. Glossy paper, illus in color with original paintings by Cliff Bahnimptewa. "Kachinas are supernatural beings representing the important andd the ordinary factors in the daily life of the Hopi Indians. The author, who is the recognized authority on Kachinas." (Library discard with usual markings. VG)

By Gladys A. Reichard. 1984, The Rio Grande Press, 222pp. "Introduction by Robert B. McCoy. Facsimile reprint of the 1936 second edition. Detailed study of traditional Navajo textile weaving. Illustrations, line drawings, map endpapers." (Library discard with usual markings. )

By Hilary Stewart. 1979, University of Washington Press, 111pp. "This indespensible and beautifully illustrated book is the first to introduce everyone to the forms, cultural background, and structures of this highly imaginitive art." (Library discard with usual markings. VG)

By Charles Miles. 1969, Bonanza Books, 144pp. "The authors are bringing you a selcection of many kinds of baskets and basketry items from various tribes with clues to their identification. Profusely illus." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+)

By Tsonakwa and Yolaikia. 1986, Arts and Learning Services Foundation, 63pp, 8.5x9". Photos in color and black/white. (Library discard with usual markings. VG+)

By Miguel Covarrubias. 1954, Knopf, 314pp, 10.5x8.2". Scholarly volume replete with detailed descriptions, historical context and superb drawings, photographs and diagrams of the art of the Native peoples of early Alaska, Canada and the United States. Illustrated in B+W and color. (VG in Good DJ. DJ is waterstained along spine and has several tapes tears along edge. Prev. owner's embossed imprint on title page)

By Kate Peck Kent. 1961 (1965), The Heard Museum of Anthropology and Primitive Arts, 48pp. "24 color plates of Navaho blankets in the Heard Museum collection." (xlin Good in protective plastic cover)

By Frances Densmore. 1974, Dover Publications, 397pp. "Use of nearly 200 plants with emphasis on wild plants and lesser-known uses." (Library discard with usual markings. (Markings are discreet and not immediately noticeable.) VG)

By Lowell J. Bean and Katherine S. Savbel. 1972, Malki Museum Press, 225pp. A detailed guide to the plants used by the Cahuilla Indians of Southern California. Includes an annotated list of desert plants and their uses. B+W photos. (Fine, no DJ.)

By Lynne S. Crumrine. 1961, University of Arizona Press, 43pp, 10.5x8". Anthropological Papers of the University of Arizona, Number 5. A study of the sounds a Native American language. (Good+.)

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