Lewis & Clark and the Indian country : the Native American perspective / edited by Frederick E. Hoxie and Jay T. Nelson.

Other author Hoxie, Frederick E., 1947-
Other author Nelson, Jay T.
Format Book
Publication InfoUrbana : University of Illinois Press : Published for the Newberry Library, ©2007.
Description366 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809--Relations with Indians. --Exhibitions.
Clark, William, 1770-1838--Relations with Indians. --Exhibitions.
Culture conflict--West (U.S.). --History. --19th century. --Exhibitions.
Indians of North America--West (U.S.). --Social life and customs. --19th century. --Exhibitions.
Indians of North America--West (U.S.). --Social life and customs. --20th century. --Exhibitions.
West (U.S.)--Race relations. --History. --19th century. --Exhibitions.
West (U.S.)--Description and travel. --Exhibitions.
United States--Territorial expansion. --Exhibitions.

Variant title Lewis and Clark and the Indian country
Partial contents Introduction : What can we learn from a bicentennial? / Frederick E. Hoxie -- pt. 1: The Indian country. The arrival of horses accelerates trade and cultural change -- A brilliant plan for living : creators -- A brilliant plan for living : gifts -- A brilliant plan for living : men and women -- A vast network of partners -- pt. 2: Crossing the Indian country. What did the Americans know? -- Celebrating the new year and surviving the winter with the Mandans, January 1805 -- Trading for horses and finding their way, August-September 1805 -- Rescued by the Nez Perces -- New Year's Day 1806 and the Oregon winter -- Friends and trading partners on the Upper Columbia -- A confrontation in Montana -- pt. 3: A new nation comes to the Indian country. Two views of western North America -- The fur trade -- New settlers -- Miners -- Ranchers -- Missionaries and teachers -- pt. 4: The Indian country today. Salmon restoration -- Environmental protection -- Language preservation -- Education and cultural preservation -- The meaning of the Lewis and Clark bicentennial for Native Americans -- Conclusion : Lewis and Clark reconsidered : some sober second thoughts / James P. Ronda.
General noteBased on an exhibition that opened in Oct. 2004 at the Newberry Library, Chicago, Ill.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2007015798
ISBN9780252032660 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0252032667 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780252074851 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0252074858 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks F 592.7 .L496 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold