The Powhatan Indians of Virginia: Their Traditional Culture
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- Synopsis
- When the first English colonists arrived in present-day Virginia in 1607, the found a confederation of some 32 small indigenous tribes under a powerful chief. This confederation is generally referred to as the Powhatan. In this book the author draws upon archaeological findings and early European accounts to create a detailed picture of Powhatan life and customs. Topics covered include daily life, gender roles, warfare, religion and medicine, and much more.
- Copyright:
- 1989
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 223 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780806121567
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 07/23/07
- Copyrighted By:
- The University of Oklahoma Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Deborah Kent Stein
- Proofread By:
- Lena
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.