"An important achievement. Hudson and Milanich have collaborated on determining the route of de Soto in Florida for several years and this book represents their current conclusions. . . . The world became whole five hundred years ago and Florida was at center stage."--Dan F. Morse, University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University Hernando de Soto, the Spanish conquistador, is legendary in the United States today: counties, cars, caverns, shopping malls, and bridges all bear his name. This work explains the historical importance of his expedition, an incredible journey that began at...
"An important achievement. Hudson and Milanich have collaborated on determining the route of de Soto in Florida for several years and this book repres...
"An extraordinary scholarly work . . . that] will immediately make everything else written about the Timucua and the Spanish mission system in La Florida out-of-date. This will be the basic scholarly reference for students of Florida history and historical archaeology."--Jerald T. Milanich, Florida Museum of Natural History "An intricate and detailed portrait of the Timucuan Indians during the European colonial era . . . will undoubtedly stand as the principal source regarding the land of the Timucua speakers for years to come. . . . A classic example of historical scholarship."--John E....
"An extraordinary scholarly work . . . that] will immediately make everything else written about the Timucua and the Spanish mission system in La Flo...
Who are Florida s Seminole and Miccosukee Indians? Where did they come from? How and why are they different from one another, and what cultural and historical features do they share? Brent Weisman explores Seminole and Miccosukee culture through information provided by archaeology, ethnography, historical documents, and the words of the Indians themselves. He explains when and how their culture was formed and how it has withstood historical challenges and survives in the face of pressures from the modern world. Focusing on key elements of ceremony and history, Weisman examines the...
Who are Florida s Seminole and Miccosukee Indians? Where did they come from? How and why are they different from one another, and what cultural and hi...
"A survey of the current state of study of indigenous Caribbean people by archaeologists, historians, and anthropologists. . . . Emphasizes that even though indigenous people were the victims of genocide, they helped to establish a persistent pattern of relations between other Caribbean settlers and their environment, and became central symbols of Caribbean identity and resistance to colonialism. . . . Strongly recommended for every library concerned with Caribbean and native American studies."-Choice "An excellent introduction to native peoples of the Caribbean region. . . . Will be...
"A survey of the current state of study of indigenous Caribbean people by archaeologists, historians, and anthropologists. . . . Emphasizes that even ...
Kenneth E. Sassaman David G. Anderson Jerald T. Milanich
From the foreword: "With this important volume, the editors serve notice that old characterizations of the cultures of the Archaic period have been buried under the back dirt of new excavations and new interpretations. . . . It places the Archaic cultures squarely at the forefront of archaeological theory."
This volume summarizes our archaeological knowledge of natives who inhabited the American Southeast from 8,000 to 3,000 years ago and examines evidence of many of the native cultural expressions observed by early European explorers, including long-distance exchange, plant...
From the foreword: "With this important volume, the editors serve notice that old characterizations of the cultures of the Archaic period have ...
Robert C., Jr. Mainfort Lynne P. Sullivan Jerald T. Milanich
This collection of essays is designed to revolutionize the way archeologists approach the study of enclosures, clearly illustrating the difficulties in interpreting these sites, and showing that their builders had widely diverse purposes. (Archaeology/Anthropology)
This collection of essays is designed to revolutionize the way archeologists approach the study of enclosures, clearly illustrating the difficulties i...
The story of America's first permanent English settlement as told through its relationship with Virginia s native peoples.Certificate of Commendation, American Association for State and Local History, 2003Addressed to specialists and nonspecialists alike, Before and After Jamestown introduces the Powhatans--the Native Americans of Virginia's coastal plains, who played an integral part in the life of the Williamsburg and Jamestown settlements--in scenes that span 1,100 years, from just before their earliest contact with non-Indians to the present day. Synthesizing a wealth of...
The story of America's first permanent English settlement as told through its relationship with Virginia s native peoples.Certificate of Commendation,...
This collection of essays focuses on the Native American tribes of Florida and Southeastern Georgia, including the Calusas, Tocobagas, Western Timucua, Guales, and early Seminoles, and their efforts to deal with the destruction of their cultures during European colonization.
This collection of essays focuses on the Native American tribes of Florida and Southeastern Georgia, including the Calusas, Tocobagas, Western Timucua...
Tells the story of the native societies that have lived in Florida for twelve millennia, from the early hunters at the end of the Ice Age to the modern Seminole, Miccosukee, and Creeks. Written for a general audience, this book integrates the latest archaeological and historical information about the Sunshine State's Native Americans, connecting the past and present.
Tells the story of the native societies that have lived in Florida for twelve millennia, from the early hunters at the end of the Ice Age to the moder...
