The Buffalo and the Indians: A Shared Destiny - Couverture rigide

Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

 
9780618485703: The Buffalo and the Indians: A Shared Destiny
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ISBN 10 : 0618485708 ISBN 13 : 9780618485703
Editeur : Clarion Books, 2006

Synopsis

The Buffalo and the Indians An award-winning nonfiction team traces the history of the relationship between Native American tribes and the buffalo, from its beginnings in prehistory to the present. Stunning full-color photographs and paintings by well-known artists are included. Full description

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Countless herds of majestic buffalo once roamed across the plains and prairies of North America. For at least 10,000 years, the native people hunted the buffalo and depended upon its meat and hide for their survival. But to the Indians, the buffalo was also considered sacred. They saw this abundant, powerful animal as another tribe, one that was closely related to them, and they treated it with great respect and admiration.

Here, an award-winning nonfiction team traces the history of this relationship, from its beginnings in prehistory to the present. Deftly weaving social history and science, Dorothy Hinshaw Patent discusses how European settlers slaughtered the buffalo almost to extinction, breaking the back of Indian cultures. And she shows how today, as Indians are reviving their cultures, they are also restoring buffalo herds to the land. Featuring William Munoz’s stunning full-color photographs, supplemented with paintings by well-known artists, this book is an inspiring tale of a successful conservation effort. Author’s note, suggestions for further reading, index.

Revue de presse

"Patent's remarkable book deserves a place in every collection." ~SLJ, Starred Review School Library Journal, Starred

"The lucid narrative...will draw readers into the history...and prompt discussion of human and animal rights" BOOKLIST, Starred Review Booklist, ALA, Starred Review

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Éditeur
Clarion Books
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0618485708
ISBN 13 
9780618485703
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
96
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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