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Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island Life Stories
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First Navajo Code Talker memoir ever published.
Chronicles Chester Nez’s unique life experiences.
Highlights cultural struggles and resilience of Navajo people.
Uncovers secrets of unbreakable military code used.
Shows impact of language on warfare success.
Offers valuable insights into World War II history.
Inspires readers with tales of bravery and sacrifice.
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Price Range: $15.75
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Explores Comanche rise and fall in history.
Tells the story of Quanah Parker's legacy.
Highlights the Old West's impact on America.
Details conflicts between settlers and Comanche tribes.
Examines Spanish colonialism and Civil War effects.
Includes the advent of the Texas Rangers.
Provides a captivating historical narrative experience.
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Price Range: $19.68
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Authentic memoir of Geronimo's life and struggles.
Insights into Apache culture and creation myths.
Details of resistance against Mexican and American forces.
First-hand account of life as a prisoner.
Compelling narrative from a revered Native American leader.
Historical context highlights the Apache's fight for justice.
Captivating story resonates with readers today.
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Price Range: $1.99
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Prologue narrated by Bill O'Reilly.
Explores historic clashes between settlers and Native Americans.
Covers the Battle of Tippecanoe and its aftermath.
Details Andrew Jackson's brutal military campaigns.
Reveals the Trail of Tears and its consequences.
Unveils hidden historical moments in American history.
Fast-paced narrative with shocking revelations.
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Price Range: $17.71
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Finalist for the National Book Award
Explores Native identity and cultural heritage
Mixes humor with poignant historical analysis
Captures the struggle between tradition and assimilation
Written by acclaimed author Deborah Jackson Taffa
Recommended by major publications and literary critics
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Price Range: $10.49
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Finalist for the National Book Award
A powerful memoir of Native identity and heritage
Explores family stories and vital Native history
Reflects on assimilation and cultural loss
Captivating and thought-provoking historical analysis
Winner of multiple prestigious literary awards
A must-read for memoir and history enthusiasts
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Price Range: $22.04
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Transcendent memoir by Joy Harjo.
Grounded in tribal myth and ancestry.
Explores journey to becoming a poet.
Navigates childhood struggles and resilience.
Details experiences of love and betrayal.
Unique perspective from a Native American voice.
Haunting and visionary storytelling throughout.
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Price Range: $13.08
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Acclaimed biography of Sioux warrior Red Cloud.
Only Native American to defeat U.S. Army in war.
Rediscovery of lost autobiography enriches his story.
Dramatic narrative based on extensive primary research.
Intimate portraits of historical figures and events.
Chronicles conflict between civilization and Plains Indians.
Compelling and honest depiction of Red Cloud’s life.
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Price Range: $17.71
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Personal account of Native American boarding schools.
Explores legacy of cultural assimilation and trauma.
Highlights experiences of Ojibwe journalist Mary Pember's family.
Documents abuse faced by Native children in schools.
Investigates impact on communities and cultural rebirth.
Combines interviews and reporting for a poignant narrative.
Offers a hopeful perspective on cultural resilience.
Price Range: $29.00
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Explores the lives of Crazy Horse and Custer.
Details the Battle of Little Bighorn conflict.
Examines leadership and courage in historical context.
Highlights the clash of two distinct cultures.
Written by the author of Band of Brothers.
A captivating narrative of American warrior history.
A New York Times bestseller for history lovers.
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Price Range: $12.53
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First published in 1845, a true classic.
Powerful memoir by former slave Frederick Douglass.
Insightful exploration of slavery and freedom.
Highlights Douglass's journey from slave to orator.
Evocative writing on brutality and resilience.
Essential reading for understanding American history.
A timeless story of struggle and empowerment.
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Price Range: $5.70
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Expanded edition includes over fifty pages of new material.
A compelling blend of tribal history and memoir.
Features stories from the Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen family.
Essential reading for understanding California Indian history.
Widely adopted in classrooms and book clubs.
Includes new poems and essays for deeper insight.
A beautiful, wise, and devastating narrative experience.
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Price Range: $15.66
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Dynamic exploration of identity and history.
Combines tribal history with personal memoir.
Includes oral histories and poetic reflections.
Required reading for understanding California Indian history.
Beautifully structured, blending various literary elements.
Author is an enrolled member of Ohlone nation.
Offers a fresh perspective on Indigenous experiences.
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Price Range: $17.46
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Explores Indigenous perspectives on history and identity.
Calls for solidarity with Indigenous movements.
Examines settler colonialism's impact on relationships.
Encourages reimagining our connections to the land.
Weaves personal and ancestral stories together.
Advocates for honoring treaties and communal memory.
Promotes unforgetting history for a better future.
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Price Range: $15.04
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Explores lives of Crazy Horse and Custer.
Highlights the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Details their early rise to leadership.
Focuses on their struggles for respect.
Captivating narrative of two American warriors.
Examines cultural clash between two nations.
Rich historical context and vivid storytelling.
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Price Range: $21.66
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Explores identity and heritage through personal journey.
Combines research with stories from Indigenous communities.
Highlights the impact of colonialism on generations.
Seeks federal recognition for Little Shell Tribe.
Emphasizes storytelling as a means of connection.
Reflects on family, legacy, and belonging.
A powerful narrative of redemption and discovery.
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Price Range: $15.04
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Powerful memoir of Mary Brave Bird's life.
Explores Native American struggles and resilience.
Highlights the importance of tribal pride movements.
Details childhood on the Rosebud Indian Reservation.
Captures the impact of American Indian Movement.
Award-winning book with deep cultural insights.
Collaborated with renowned writer Richard Erdoes.
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Price Range: $17.46
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National bestseller and ALA Notable Book.
Joy Harjo's journey of love and justice.
First Native American U.S. poet laureate.
Vivid, lyrical prose celebrating life's experiences.
Explores ancestral stories and personal influences.
Combines poetry, prose, and song beautifully.
Includes 10 evocative photographs of her journey.
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Price Range: $15.76
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Insights from Native American resilience and survival.
Strategies for enduring apocalyptic challenges today.
Lessons of hope from Indigenous prophets.
Courage and dignity in facing societal collapse.
Spiritual guidance for navigating fear and uncertainty.
Connection to ancestral wisdom and cultural purpose.
Empowering narratives for modern-day challenges.
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Price Range: $16.83
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Inspirational tale of compassion and redemption.
Set during the drought-stricken summer of 1950.
Follows two Lakota boys on a poignant journey.
Explores themes of identity and cultural heritage.
Richly woven narrative with diverse characters.
Captures the essence of the Dakota plains.
A contemporary classic in American road novels.
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Price Range: $21.95
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Dual biography of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
Chronicles Sioux resistance during the Indian Wars.
Thrilling narrative based on extensive research.
Explores rich lives of iconic Indigenous leaders.
Details the Battle of Little Bighorn victory.
Highlights cultural impact on Sioux way of life.
Essential reading for Indigenous American history enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $25.19
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Delores Churchill shares her weaving journey and memories.
Combines memoir and how-to guide for readers.
Highlights Haida culture and traditional knowledge transfer.
Includes techniques for harvesting and preparing materials.
Features visual aids for learning weaving skills.
Encourages expression through unique weaving styles.
Inspires readers to try basket weaving themselves.
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Price Range: $29.95
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Deeply personal account of Native American schools.
Explores legacy of trauma and cultural erasure.
Highlights experiences of Ojibwe journalist Mary Pember's mother.
Details harsh realities faced by Native children.
Examines impact on families and communities.
Offers hope for cultural rebirth and resilience.
Based on thorough interviews and careful reporting.
Price Range: $15.75
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Cultural collision between Westerners and Maoris.
A personal love story intertwined with history.
Explores complex 18th-19th century interactions.
Author shares her unique perspective as an outsider.
Highlights rich history of New Zealand's discovery.
Discusses themes of cultural displacement and identity.
Engaging narrative filled with adventure and exploration.
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Price Range: $15.04
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Inspiring memoir of a fashion journey.
Authentic perspective from Indigenous fashion writer.
Combines cultural heritage with high-fashion aspirations.
Highlights struggles within the fashion industry.
Explores identity and community in fashion.
Encourages staying true to oneself.
Celebrates joy and adversity in achieving dreams.
Price Range: $19.68
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Comprehensive historical account of Chief Seattle.
Explores native American and settler interactions.
Research spanning 20 years by historian David Buerge.
Includes oral histories and historical documents.
Details treaty signings and land removals.
Covers significant battles and prominent figures.
Examines Chief Seattle's legacy and speech impact.
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Price Range: $13.62
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Explore Crazy Horse's true legacy and impact.
Written by Lakota author Joseph Marshall.
Not just a warrior, but a dedicated leader.
Insights from rich Lakota oral traditions.
Details of Crazy Horse's pivotal vision revealed.
Celebrates Lakota culture and community resilience.
A gripping biography of an iconic figure.
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Price Range: $18.41
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Powerful father-son reconciliation story Written by Wab Kinew, a First Nations activist Explores trauma from residential schools Celebrates hope and healing Unique perspective on Aboriginal identity Finalist for the RBC Taylor Prize Encourages cross-cultural understanding and dialogue
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Price Range: $14.96
