Warrior on the Mound


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Narrated by twelve-year-old Cato, this intense and evocative story of racial unrest in prewar North Carolina ends with a dramatic match between white and Black little league teams. 1935. Twelve-year-old Cato wants nothing more than to play baseball, perfect his pitch, and meet Mr. Satchel Paige––the best pitcher in Negro League baseball. But when he and his teammates “trespass” on their town’s whites-only baseball field for a practice, the resulting racial outrage burns like a brushfire through the entire community, threatening Cato, his family, and every one of his friends. There’s only one way this can end without violence: It has to be settled on the mound, between the white team and the Black. Winner takes all. Written in first person with a rich, convincing voice, Warrior on the Mound is about the experience of segregation; about the tinderbox environment of the prewar South; about having a dream; about injustice, and, finally, about dialogue. Back matter includes an author's note, historical background, biographical information about Negro League players, and more. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection







Tatham Mound


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Story of the Indian interpreter, Tale Teller who travels with the Conquistador de Soto.




The Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras


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In "The Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras", Thomas William Francis Gann explores the rich cultural heritage and lifestyle of the Maya Indians living in these regions during the early 20th century. Gann's detailed descriptions of the indigenous peoples, their traditions, and their daily lives provide readers with a unique insight into a community that was largely misunderstood and underrepresented at the time. The book is written in a scholarly tone with a focus on factual information, making it an important resource for anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in the indigenous cultures of Central America. Gann's narrative style is both informative and engaging, offering readers a window into a world that is vastly different from their own. The inclusion of photographs and illustrations further enhances the reader's understanding of the Maya Indians' way of life. Thomas William Francis Gann's background as an anthropologist and historian undoubtedly influenced his decision to write about the Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras. His expertise in the field shines through in the meticulous research and attention to detail present in the book, making it a valuable contribution to the study of indigenous cultures. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Maya Indians and their cultural traditions, as well as to those with a general interest in anthropology and Central American history.







Native Conspiracy


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NATIVE CONSPIRACY is looking at the United States greatest triumph as its personal ambition in any task whether its just cause or not. After Custers last stand, several Washington offi cials and the military needed answer and a solution to the natives threat. A group of Congressmen and Senators had an ultimate plan to fi nally rid the countries native threat by an unjust, unheard of relocation in the name of national security. When the plan code word Gathering of the Wolves, was revealed by a lonesome torture of guilt he had to tell someone but it was too late. However, the second phase of the ultimate plan was ready to commence the investigation revealed an unlawful act of human dignity. The search for the natives has failed, yet little that the United States offi cials knew that the Native Americans had learn to adapted in order to survive for if not the new world would surely be their death in a tears of sorrow.




Rethinking Moundville and Its Hinterland


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Moundville, near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is one of the largest pre-Columbian mound sites in North America. Comprising twenty-nine earthen mounds that were once platforms for chiefly residences and public buildings, Moundville was a major political and religious center for the people living in its region and for the wider Mississippian world. A much-needed synthesis of the rapidly expanding archaeological work that has taken place in the region over the past two decades, this volume presents the results of multifaceted research and new excavations. Using models deeply rooted in local ethnohistory, it ties Moundville and its people more closely than before to the ethnography of native southerners and emphasizes the role of social memory, iconography, and ritual practices both at the mound center and in the rural hinterland, providing an up-to-date and refreshingly nuanced interpretation of Mississippian culture. A volume in the Florida Museum of Natural History: Ripley P. Bullen Series




The Mound-Builders


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A classic resource on early knowledge of prehistoric mounds and the peoples who constructed them in the eastern United States




Her Warrior Slave


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Kieran Brannon is no ordinary slave defiant, daring and dangerous, he is untameable! Iseult MacFergus is drawn to this powerful man with the strength of a warrior and the honour of a king. She trusts him to help find her lost child . Kieran sold himself into slavery to save his brother's life, but Iseult, with the face of an angel, gives him hope that he can again be a free man. Determined to find her child, Kieran may finally have his freedom although now his heart is tied to Iseult's forever.




Archaeology of the Southeastern United States


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A chronological summary of major stages in Southeastern United States' development, this unique textbook overviews the region's archaeology from 20,000 years ago to World War I. Early chapters review the history and development of archaeology as a discipline. The following chapters, organized in chronological order, highlight the archaeological characteristics of each featured period. The book's final chapters discuss new directions in Southeastern archaeology, including trends in teaching, research, the business of archaeology, and the public's growing interest. This versatile text perfectly suits undergraduates or anyone requiring a hands-on guide for self-exploration of the fascinating region. This is the first-of-its kind book to summarize Southeastern archaeology. It includes both prehistoric and historic archaeology. Its easy-to-read format is filled with valuable research information. Each chapter is chronologically organized and fully referenced. It has broad audience appeal.