First Nations of the Plains: Creative, Adaptable and Enduring by John W. Friesen - 1999-09-15

Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Detselig Enterprises, 1999. 310 pp includes index and references. Documents the experiences of the indigenous peoples of the plains after contact with the European invaders. Soft cover is clean, bright, wee rubs to corners, no creases. No former owner's name. Text is clean and unmarked. A near new copy of this interesting book.. Trade Paperback. V. Good.

Calgary: Detselig, 1999. First edition. paperback. very good/no dustjacket. 8vo. pp.310

Highlighting-" Discover the incredible stories of the many Aboriginal cultures that call the plains of North America their home, from Alberta and Saskatchewan in the north to Texas and Oklahoma in the south. Since the time of the first contact with Europeans, First Nations of the plains have endured much hardship and tragedy, but their cultures have endured and the old ways show signs of renewal. Author John Friesen traces their history and highlights the wisdom of the Elders, a traditional worldview holding much hope and promise as humankind faces the problems of the 21st century." B/W Photographs- SUBTITLED: ` Creative, Adaptable and Enduring '-go through the U.S. and Canada on a regional basis and discusses the areas traditional cultures from the Assiniboines and the Stoney through to the Kiowas and the Crows.

Calgary: Detselig, 1993 First edition trade paperback. Photographs, references, index. Tiny curl to bottom front corner otherwise Fine.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.