Publisher's Synopsis
Indian Friends And Foes: A Baker's Dozen Portraits From Pocahontas To Geronimo is a book written by Dorothy Heiderstadt that explores the complex relationships between Native Americans and European colonizers during the early years of America's history. The book features thirteen portraits of prominent Native American figures, including Pocahontas, Squanto, and Geronimo, and offers an in-depth look at their interactions with European settlers.The book begins with a brief overview of the history of Native American-European relations and the impact of colonization on indigenous communities. It then delves into each of the thirteen portraits, providing detailed biographical information about each individual and their role in the larger historical context.Throughout the book, Heiderstadt examines the various ways in which Native Americans and European colonizers interacted with each other, including trade, diplomacy, and warfare. She also explores the cultural differences and misunderstandings that often led to conflict and mistrust between the two groups.Indian Friends And Foes: A Baker's Dozen Portraits From Pocahontas To Geronimo offers a fascinating and nuanced perspective on the complex history of Native American-European relations, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that arose during this pivotal period in American history.Biographical Sketches Of Thirteen Prominent American Indians: Pocahontas, Squanto, Pontiac, Joseph Brant, Tecumseh, Sacagawea, Black Hawk, Sequoya, Osceola, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Cochise, And Geronimo.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
