American Indian Tribes of the Southwest

Michael G. Johnson has researched Native American history and culture for more than 35 years. He has written a number of books on the subject. was presented with The Denali Press Award by the American Library Association for his Macmillan Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, and has visited more than 30 Native American communities and reservations.Jonathan Smith attended St Martin's School of Art, and obtained a degree in fine art from Goldsmith's College of Art. His work has been exhibited in many galleries. He has had a lifelong interest in tribal peoples, particularly Native Americans and has travelled extensively in the USA and Canada with peoples of many tribal nations.

• Introduction – the American Southwest in prehistoryThe Spanish invasion, 16th centuryBrief history, lifestyle and culture, religion, wars, and eventual fate of the Yuman tribes (the Havasupai, Walapai, Yavapai, Mohave, Maricopa, Yuma, etc.)The Piman tribes (the Pima and Papago)The Athabascan tribes (the six major Apache peoples – the Navajo)The Pueblo-dwelling tribes (the 19 post-1680 Rio Grande pueblos – the Zuni – the Hopi)Bibliography Plate commentaries Index

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