Geral McMaster (Plains Cree), formerly deputy assistant director
for cultural resources for the Smithsonian's National Museum of the
American Indian, is curator of Canadian art at the Art Gallery of
Ontario in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is also the author of
numerous books and articles.
Clifford E. Trafzer, of Wyandot ancestry, is a multiple
award-winning author. He is professor of history and director of
American Indian Studies at the University of California, Riverside.
"It’s cause for celebration when a country known for doing wrong to
its indigenous peoples does something right...objects of great
beauty from the museum are mixed with historic prints and scenes
from modern Indian culture. Most important, the book retells
American history from the perspective of those who were here
first." TheWashington Post
"This book is a tribute to the long overdue acknowledgment of our
rightful place in the Western Hemisphere." Winds of Change
"A fascinating overview of Native American history and
traditions...packed with stunning pictures..." Bookpage
"Prodigious in scope and intimate in detail, this book, like the
museum it celebrates, is a landmark." Booklist
"An expressive, informative, and beautifully designed
book....".Indian Country Today
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