First Peoples: A Documentary Survey of American Indian History

First People's distinctive approach to American Indian history has earned praise and admiration from its users. Created to fill the significant need for a survey text that acknowledges the diversity of Native peoples, First Peoples provides a solid course foundation that allows instructors to emphasize selected topics of interest. The signature format of First Peoples strikes the ideal balance between primary- and secondary-source material, combining a brief yet thorough narrative, engaging documents, and thought-provoking picture essays in each chapter. The third edition features even more art by Native artists and documents from the Native viewpoint. Additional attention to the South, Southwest, and West highlights the unique experiences of nations in these regions. New scholarship and documents enrich the first chapter's coverage of the precontact era, and an expanded final chapter sheds light on contemporary issues in Indian Country. New chapter timelines provide a handy reference for students.