For this new and extended variation, the unique individuals have revisited their topics to supply extra insights in response to years of extra scholarship. The booklet comprises 4 new essays, on calumet ceremonialism, social variety in French Louisiana, the gendered nature of Cherokee agriculture, and the ideology of race between Creek Indians. the result's a quantity packed with specified info and tough, updated reappraisals reflecting the most recent interdisciplinary learn, starting from Indian mounds and map symbolism to diplomatic practices and social constitution, written to curiosity fellow students and educated basic readers.
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