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This exploration of the occult world of the Western Cherokee translates 40 shamanistic texts which deal with such esoteric matters as: divining the future; protecting oneself from enemies; destroying the power of witches; and purifying one's soul from all forms of supernatural harm.

Offering a collection of a Native American orator's speeches, this edition presents the speeches of Red Jacket or Sagoyewatha, a formidable diplomat and one of the most famous orators of the nineteenth century. It spans Red Jacket's political career from 1790 to 1830 and includes major addresses to Presidents Washington, Adams, and Monroe.

The era following the American War of Independence was one of enormous conflict for the Allegany Senecas. As the most influential Seneca leader of his time, Cornplanter led his people in war and along an often troubled path to peace. This biography traces his rise to prominence as a Seneca military leader during the American Revolution.

This biography tells of a man in the 18th century who embraced many cultures: Christian, yet Mohegan; an ordained Presbyterian minister, yet a business man and fund raiser; a native American speaker, yet fluent in English, Greek, Latin and French. He was also a founder member of Dartmouth College.

Perched on a triangular finger of land against steep cliffs, the sixteenth-century village of Corey represents a rare source of knowledge about the Cayuga past, transforming our understanding of how this nation lived. In Corey Village and the Cayuga World, Rossen collects data from archaeological investigations of the Corey site, including artifacts that are often neglected.

Shines a light on the rich history of Algonquian and Iroquoian people, offering the first comprehensive study of the relationship between Native Americans and the Adirondacks. While the book focuses on the nineteenth century, the analysis extends to periods before and after this era.

The League of the Iroquois, the most famous native government in North America, dominated intertribal diplomacy in the Northeast and influenced the course of American colonial history for nearly two centuries. In this highly original book, two anthropological archaeologists synthesize their research to explore the underpinnings of the confederacy.

With general introductions, and in some cases, new translations, this collection comprises all of the 38 principle narratives, written from 1634 to 1810, describing the Mohawk valley and its Iroquois inhabitants. It provides a detailed look at an American Indian nation.

An exploration of family law as it pertains to women with regard to marriage, divorce and inheritance in the Middle East. This second edition is revised to update its coverage of family law reforms that have taken place throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and South and Southeast Asia.

Offers a compilation of twenty-four articles covering a wide spectrum of topics in Iroquoian archaeology. These essays collectively represent the state of knowledge and research in the field. This book also includes responses by Haudenosaunee writers to the political context of contemporary archaeological work.

The poignant story of one of the Delaware Indians' greatest leaders is a classic of Native American studies. Using a psychological/anthropological approach that he largely invented, Wallace clearly demonstrates - better than anyone before or since - the tragedy of the Delawares' existence, caught between the English, the French, and the Iroquois.

Contrasts the way in which Anishinaabe botanical knowledge is presented in the academic record with how it is preserved in Anishinaabe culture. This book seeks to open a dialogue between the two communities to discuss methods for decolonizing various texts and develop different approaches for conducting more culturally meaningful research.

Traces the Six Nations' history through the lens of the remarkable leaders who shaped it. Focusing on the distinct qualities of Iroquois leadership, this title reveals how the Six Nations have survived in the face of overwhelming pressure. It explores how leaders use the past to enable cultural, economic, and political survival.

Examines the involvement of the Iroquois in the US Civil War. Based on archival records and wartime letters and diaries, this account shows that the Iroquois were dedicated cavalrymen and soldiers. It asks why they were so loyal to the Union and what their attitude was toward slavery and war.