The southeastern Indians

by Charles Hudson

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Drawing upon oral traditions, historical documents, and accounts by observers and scholars made over a four-hundred-year period, the author recaptures the culture, society, and history of the varied Indian peoples of the southeast. "Hudson...has brought everything together in such a manner that the Indian tribes of this region finally will be accorded the recognition that their achievements deserve."- Choice The Indians of the Southeastern United States enjoyed the richest and most advanced show more level of culture of any native people north of Mexico. Hardly any of their achievements are remembered today, however, and more than any of the aboriginal Americans, the Southeastern Indians have been ignored by both the historian and the general public. The Southeastern Indians brilliantly recaptures the culture, society, prehistory, and history of these native American people. Drawing upon oral traditions, historical documents, and accounts by observers and scholars made over a four-hundred-year period, Charles Hudson boldly and vividly brings to life the world of these Indians by presenting their culture in all its aspects. Here is social and cultural history at its best-a masterful book with unprecedented authenticity and fullness. show less

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oldblackcrow 59 reviews

This was required reading for Dr. Hudson's 400 level course of the same title. This opened my eyes to the history of the Native Americans of the Southeast (and throughout the continents). Dr. Hudson was a tough but fair professor. Though the book isn't a tough read, as an anthropology student the details of that book seemed quite daunting. From understanding the use of fire lighters to the game Pelota, this book details the daily lives of the Southeastern Indians. Very much worth the read.

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Bibliography and Index.

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