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The Historic Indian Tribes of Louisiana : From 1542 to the Present Louisiana /

Although many specialized studies have been written about Louisiana's Indian tribes, no complete account has appeared regarding their long, varied history. The Historic Indian Tribes of Louisiana: From 1542 to the Present is a highly informative study that reconstructs the history and cultural...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kniffen, Fred Bowerman, 1900-1993
Other Authors: Stokes, George A., 1920-, Gregory, Hiram F.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, 1987.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Although many specialized studies have been written about Louisiana's Indian tribes, no complete account has appeared regarding their long, varied history. The Historic Indian Tribes of Louisiana: From 1542 to the Present is a highly informative study that reconstructs the history and cultural evolution of these people. This study identifies tribal groups, charts their migrations within the state, and discusses their languages and customs. According to the authors, the first descriptions of Louisiana Indians are contained in accounts kept by members of Hernando de Soto's expedition In the 1540.
Physical Description:1 online resource (344 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9780807153291