In this Literary Hub article, Kathleen DuVal (University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill), author of Native Nations: A Millenium in North America, recommends five books on Native American history, all written by Native authors (click the link below for cover images and brief synopses):
- The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present by David Treuer
- The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History by Ned Blackhawk
- Holding Our World Together: Ojibwe Women and the Survival of Community by Brenda Child
- Indians in Unexpected Places by Philip Deloria
- Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz
“Five Essential Books for Understanding Native American History” by Kathleen DuVal in Literary Hub, October 17, 2024
Please Note: This summary is reprinted with permission from issue #1059 of The Marshall Memo, an excellent resource for educators.
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