Early Native

Who are we Indians? Where did we come from? To tell us the story of our ancestry, journalist Tony Joseph goes 65,000 years into the past–when a band of Homo sapiens first made their way from Africa into the Indian subcontinent. These were the First Indians. Citing recent DNA evidence, he traces the subsequent large migrations of modern humans into India–of a people related to early farmers of Iran who mixed with the First Indians at the latest between 5400 BCE and 3700 BCE and of the ‘Arya’ between 2000 BCE and 1500 BCE, among others.

Unearth the foundational chapter of the life of the man proclaimed "the greatest athlete in the world." Dive deep into the compelling, yet often overlooked, formative years of James Francis Thorpe, a towering figure in American sports history whose journey began amidst profound personal loss and cultural upheaval in Indian Territory. This meticulously researched book, Jim Thorpe: The Early Years: Roots and Resilience, is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the deep Jim Thorpe early life influences that forged his indomitable spirit and unmatched athletic prowess. Born on May ...

If you like complex characters, engaging action, and stories based on real people, then you’ll love Norbert Aubrey’s revolutionary tale. The American Frontier, 1777. Lewis Wetzel will battle to his last breath. Hit in the breastbone by a musket ball, the wounded fourteen-year-old looks up to see the painted faces of the men attacking. So he panics and runs for his life, only for he and his brother to be quickly captured. Knotche swore vengeance on his father’s murder. So after trespassers ignored warnings and put up a cabin near his tribe's territory, the raiding party leader vows to ...

Native American, historical fiction novel with action, adventure, and romance. Nathan Buell, whom the Mohawk and other tribes call the Catamount, traverses the dangerous forest in the northeast. Join him on his quest to rescue and bring back the Indian girl he loves as well as returning the captive white to Canada. The Revolutionary War is over but the fight for the vast, fertile, unsettled lands of America begins. White settlers encroaching the Indian's tribal, hunting grounds cause hostility and bloodshed on the wild frontier. Nathan with his great wolfhound venture into the land of the ...

In the beginning, North America was Indian country. But only in the beginning. After the opening act of the great national drama, Native Americans yielded to the westward rush of European settlers. Or so the story usually goes. Yet, for three centuries after Columbus, Native people controlled most of eastern North America and profoundly shaped its destiny. In Facing East from Indian Country, Daniel K. Richter keeps Native people center-stage throughout the story of the origins of the United States. 

Does time heal all wounds? Or do some last forever? Pennsylvania, 1971: Graham Davidson is a young man with survivor’s guilt after the death of three siblings. Estranged from his father and seeking a direction in his life, Graham learns about vision quests from a Crow Indian. He secures seasonal employment in Yellowstone National Park and embarks on a spiritual journey. Wyoming Territory, 1871: Under a full moon at a sacred thermal area, Graham finds himself in Yellowstone a century earlier - one year before it was established as a national park.

From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Larry McMurtry comes the first in a four-volume epic journey through the early American frontier, featuring the Berrybender family, English nobility adrift in the American West in the 1830s. It is 1830, and the Berrybender family—rich, aristocratic, English...

In the spring of 1676, Nathaniel Bacon, a hotheaded young newcomer to Virginia, led a revolt against the colony's Indian policies. Bacon's Rebellion turned into a civil war within Virginia - and a war of extermination against the colony's Indian allies - that lasted into the following winter, sending shock waves throughout the British colonies and into England itself. James Rice offers a colorfully detailed account of the rebellion, revealing how Piscataways, English planters, slave traders, Susquehannocks, colonial officials, plunderers and intriguers were all pulled into an escalating conflict whose outcome, month by month, remained uncertain.

This full-cast production of Orson Scott Card's newest title is finally available on audio From the end of the 18th century, Americans travelled west to find new homes and new lands. They brought with them the magics of plain people. It is from these roots of the American dream that...

A historical non-fiction book set in California during its transformation from indigenous tribes to American statehood. Discover the rich tapestry of California's past in "Tribes and Priests Early California." This captivating exploration takes you from the ancient traditions of indigenous tribes through the tumultuous changes brought by Spanish colonization and the American gold rush. Experience the vibrant history that shaped California's unique identity, filled with ambition, cultural clashes, and the relentless pursuit of economic prosperity. The narrative intricately weaves together ...

What if the history you were taught left out the most vital pieces of the story? From the footsteps of the First Nations who shaped the land for millennia, to the daring Viking explorers, to the clash of empires that decided the fate of an entire continent—Canada’s history is filled with untold stories waiting to be discovered. Canada’s Unwritten History brings to life the extraordinary journey of a nation forged not in a single moment, but through centuries of resilience, struggle, and cultural exchange. With vivid storytelling, this book traces the origins of Canada from its ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt (now an Apple TV+ series) and in the tradition of Empire of the Summer Moon comes “a vivid account” (The Wall Street Journal) of a forgotten chapter in American history: the deadly confrontation between natives and colonists in...

The revolutionary Ohio Valley is often depicted as a chaotic Hobbesian dystopia, in which Indians and colonists slaughtered each other at every turn. In Unsettling the West, Rob Harper overturns this familiar story. Rather than flailing in a morass, the peoples of the revolutionary Ohio Valley actively and persistently sought to establish a new political order that would affirm their land claims, protect them against attack, and promote trade.

American Indians remain familiar as icons, yet poorly understood as historical agents. In this ambitious book that ranges across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, and eastern California (a region known as the Great Basin), Ned Blackhawk places Native peoples squarely at the center of a dynamic and complex story as he chronicles two centuries of Indian and imperial history that profoundly shaped the American West.

A book about a tiny island with a huge history, from a New York Times bestselling author of the forthcoming book, Valiant Ambition (May 2016) “For everyone who loves Nantucket Island this is the indispensable book.” —Russell Baker In his first book of history, Away Off Shore, New York...

* Pre-order David J. Silverman's next audiobook, The Chosen and The Damned: Native Americans and the Making of Race in the United States. Coming February 2026. * Bloomsbury presents This Land Is Their Land by David J. Silverman, read by William Roberts. Ahead of the 400th anniversary of the...

A historical narrative book set in the United States during the 16th century. Discover the untold stories of bravery, ambition, and cultural clash in "Conquistadors in America," a gripping exploration of the initial Spanish expeditions that reshaped the American continent. Through the daring journeys of Hernando de Soto, Francisco Coronado, and Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, you'll witness firsthand the perilous quests for wealth and glory that sparked a new era of conquest and colonization in North America. In this captivating narrative, David Lavender invites readers to embark on a riveting ...

Unlock the Hidden Legacy of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples and Their Role in Shaping the Nation What if the true story of Canada’s origins was not just about European settlers and explorers, but about the Indigenous peoples who built the foundations of this great nation long before they arrived? Imagine discovering how the fur trade, a key element of early Canadian history, was not merely shaped by foreign powers, but was driven by the profound knowledge and networks of Indigenous nations. "Trade Routes of the First Nations: How Indigenous Peoples Shaped the Economic and Cultural ...

Mikata was a proud and powerful Chief of the Onondaga Bear Clan and being held prisoner at Fort Stanwix for crimes he did not commit. Commander Elias Lincoln was determined to break his spirit no matter what it took simply for his own self-gratification. Mikata, however, was a warrior in every sense of the word and would rather die than show any weakness. Caroline Davenport was the daughter of Lieut. Josiah Davenport and had lived at the Fort for more than two years. She was a free spirit and both mindful and headstrong in her beliefs. When Mikata is delivered to the Fort in chains and ...

On the evening of December 16, 1773, a group of disguised Bostonians boarded three merchant ships and dumped more than 46 tons of tea into Boston Harbor. The Boston Tea Party, as it later came to be known, was an audacious and revolutionary act. In this thrilling book, Benjamin L. Carp tells the full story of the Tea Party - exploding myths, exploring the unique city life of Boston, and setting this extraordinary event in a global context. Carp illuminates how a determined group shook the foundations of a mighty empire, and what this has meant for Americans since.