Hard Cover.FINE/FINE, later printing, 6-1/2" x 9-1/2" Tall, 384 pp + index.. An authoritative book for the general reader and student alike on the archeology, ethnology, and history of the tribes and cultures of the Indians of North and South America from prehistoric times to the present day. Mr. Josephy's deep interest in Indican history and contemporary life has brought him close to the people of numerous tribes. He has served with various organizations in the field of Indian affairs, was a consultant to the Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall, and in 1966 was appointed a commissioner of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board of the Department of the Interior. His ability to summarize readably and without vulgarization has brought praise from specialists in several fields of Indian studies.

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