Follow Archaeologist Darla Spencer as she discovers the history and habits of 16 Native American sites in West Virginia. Once thought of as Indian hunting grounds with no permanent inhabitants, West Virginia is teeming with evidence of a thriving early native population. Today's farmers can hardly plow their fields without uncovering ancient artifacts, evidence of at least ten thousand years of occupation. Members of the Fort Ancient culture resided along the rich bottomlands of southern West Virginia during the Late Prehistoric and Protohistoric periods. Lost to time and rediscovered in the 1880s, Fort Ancient sites dot the West Virginia landscape. This volume explores sixteen of these sites, including Buffalo, Logan and Orchard. Archaeologist Darla Spencer excavates the fascinating lives of some of the Mountain State's earliest inhabitants in search of who these people were, what languages they spoke and who their descendants may be.

One of the most popular misconceptions about American Indians is that they are all the same-one homogenous group of people who look alike, speak the same language, and share the same customs and history. Nothing could be further from the truth! This book gives kids an A-Z look at the Native Americans that shaped their state's history. From tribe to tribe, there are large differences in clothing, housing, life-styles, and cultural practices. Help kids explore Native American history by starting with the Native Americans that might have been in their very own backyard! Some of the activities include crossword puzzles, fill in the blanks, and decipher the code.

The Mountain State's irregular borders and rugged geography are home to a fascinating mix of cultures, landscapes and foods. West Virginia's culinary history is rooted among the native fauna and flora that early residents hunted and foraged, and the taste of pawpaws and ramps is familiar across the state. Immigrants brought international flavors to Appalachian cuisine, resulting in local traditions like moonshine and the iconic pepperoni roll. Historian, author and West Virginia native Shannon Colaianni Tinnell explores a history that is still being written by a new generation hungry for tradition and authenticity.

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A comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia which provides information on over 150 native tribes of North America, including prehistoric peoples.

Employing innovative research and unique interpretations, these essays provide a fresh perspective on Native American history by focusing on how Indians lived and helped shape each of the United States. Native America: A State-by-State Historical Encyclopedia comprises 50 chapters offering interpretations of Native American history through the lens of the states in which Indians lived or helped shape. This organizing structure and thematic focus allows readers access to information on specific Indians and the regions they lived in while also providing a collective overview of Native American relationships with the United States as a whole. These three volumes synthesize scholarship on the Native American past to provide both an academic and indigenous perspective on the subject, covering all states and the native peoples who lived in them or were instrumental to their development. Each state is featured in its own chapter, authored by a specialist on the region and its indigenous peoples. Each essay has these main sections: Chronology, Historical Overview, Notable Indians, Cultural Contributions, and Bibliography. The chapters are interspersed with photographs and illustrations that add visual clarity to the written content, put a human face on the individuals described, and depict the peoples and environment with which they interacted.

This book relates the history and describes the geographic features, places of interest, government, industry, environmental concerns, and life of the people of this largely rural state.

The anthology 'Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies' presents an unparalleled compilation that dives deep into the diverse fabric of Native American heritage. This collection spans a wide range of literary styles, from scholarly essays and historical recordings to personal narratives and mythological tales, encapsulating the rich tapestry of Native American cultures. The editors have meticulously curated works that reflect both the diversity and the unity of the Native American experience, emphasizing seminal pieces that have shaped our understanding of indigenous peoples histories, cosmologies, and sociolinguistic dynamics. This compilation not only showcases the range of Native American voices but also serves as a vital resource in the broader context of Americana literature. The contributing authors and editors, including notable figures such as Lewis Spence, Franz Boas, and Cyrus Thomas, come from various backgrounds of ethnology, anthropology, and linguistics, thereby enriching the anthology with their comprehensive research and profound insights into Native American life. Their collective work underscores significant historical and cultural movements, offering perspectives that range from the foundational mythologies of different tribes to the impact of European colonization. This scholarly assembly fosters a deeper appreciation of the complexities and richness of Native American societies, embracing a wide array of cultural narratives and academic reflections that contribute to the field's evolving discourse. 'Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies' is an indispensable addition to the libraries of enthusiasts and scholars alike. It invites readers to embark on a comprehensive journey through the intellectual and spiritual landscapes of indigenous peoples of North America. This anthology not only acts as a bridge connecting the past with the present but also emphasizes the educational value inherent in examining these multifaceted studies. As such, it provides a unique opportunity to explore a plethora of perspectives, documenting the legacy and perpetuity of Native American cultures within the broader tapestry of human civilization.

Providing chronologies of important events, historical narratives from the first settlement to the present, and biographies of major figures, this work offers readers an unseen look at the history of racism from the perspective of individual states. From the initial impact of European settlement on indigenous populations to the racial divides caused by immigration and police shootings in the 21st century, each American state has imposed some form of racial restriction on its residents. The United States proclaims a belief in freedom and justice for all, but members of various minority racial groups have often faced a different reality, as seen in such examples as the forcible dispossession of indigenous peoples during the Trail of Tears, Jim Crow laws' crushing discrimination of blacks, and the manifest unfairness of the Chinese Exclusion Act. Including the District of Columbia, the 51 entries in these two volumes cover the state-specific histories of all of the major minority and immigrant groups in the United States, including African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. Every state has had a unique experience in attempting to build a community comprising multiple racial groups, and the chronologies, narratives, and biographies that compose the entries in this collection explore the consequences of racism from states' perspectives, revealing distinct new insights into their respective racial histories.