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Land of the Underground Rain

Irrigation on the Texas High Plains, 1910-1970

By: Donald E. Green

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Land of the Underground Rain

Irrigation on the Texas High Plains, 1910-1970

By: Donald E. Green

The scarcity of surface water which has so marked the Great Plains is even more characteristic of its subdivision, the Texas High Plains. Settlers on the plateau were forced to use pump technology to tap the vast ground water resources—the underground rain—beneath its flat surface. The evolution from windmills to the modern high-speed irrigation pumps took place over several decades. Three phases characterized the movement toward irrigation. In the period from 1910 to 1920, large-volume pumping plants first appeared in the region, but, due to national and regional circumstances, these premature efforts were largely abortive. The second phase began as a response to the drouth of the Dust Bowl and continued into the 1950s. By 1959, irrigation had become an important aspect of the flourishing High Plains economy. The decade of the 1960s was characterized chiefly by a growing alarm over the declining ground water table caused by massive pumping, and by investigations of other water sources. Land of the Underground Rain is a study in human use and threatened exhaustion of the High Plains' most valuable natural resource. Ground water was so plentiful that settlers believed it flowed inexhaustibly from some faraway place or mysteriously from a giant underground river. Whatever the source, they believed that it was being constantly replenished, and until the 1950s they generally opposed effective conservation of ground water. A growing number of weak and dry wells then made it apparent that Plains residents were "mining" an exhaustible resource. The Texas High Plains region has been far more successful in exploiting its resource than in conserving it. The very success of its pump technology has produced its environmental crisis. The problem brought about by the threatened exhaustion of this resource still awaits a solution. This study is the first comprehensive history of irrigation on the Texas High Plains, and it is the first comprehensive treatment of the development of twentieth-century pump irrigation in any area of the United States.

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University of Texas Press

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0292772319

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JonBenet

Inside the Ramsey Murder Investigation

By: Steve Thomas,Donald A. Davis,Don Davis

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JonBenet

Inside the Ramsey Murder Investigation

By: Steve Thomas,Donald A. Davis,Don Davis

The detective at the center of the JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation presents an insider's view of the case and summarizes his extensive research.

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Macmillan

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0312978618

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9780312978617

Dental Ethics at Chairside

Professional Obligations and Practical Applications, Third Edition

By: David T. Ozar,David J. Sokol,Donald E. Patthoff

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Dental Ethics at Chairside

Professional Obligations and Practical Applications, Third Edition

By: David T. Ozar,David J. Sokol,Donald E. Patthoff

The First Years of Practice -- The Mature, Well-Experienced Dentist -- Thinking about the Case -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Resources for Dental Professional Ethics and Professionalism Education -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- About the Authors

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Georgetown University Press

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162616553X

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9781626165533

A Bibliography of Studies and Translations of Modern Chinese Literature, 1918–1942

By: Donald A. Gibbs,Yun-chen Li

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A Bibliography of Studies and Translations of Modern Chinese Literature, 1918–1942

By: Donald A. Gibbs,Yun-chen Li

Foreword by Ezra F. Vogel, Director of the East Asia Research Center. Introduction. Includes sources, studies of modern Chinese literature, studies and translations of individual authors, and unidentified authors. Some titles shown in Chinese characters. Three appendices. Index.

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BRILL

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168417192X

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Medicare and the American Health Care System

By: Donald A. Young,Laura A. Dummit,Stuart Guterman

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Medicare and the American Health Care System

By: Donald A. Young,Laura A. Dummit,Stuart Guterman

Examines recent trends in health care spending, as well as changes in financing & delivery & their effects on health care providers, Medicare beneficiaries, & other groups. Presents the growth in national health care expenditures, & compares the experience of private payers & the Medicare program in controlling per capita spending. Analyzes hospital costs, revenues, sources of payment & adaptation in operations in an environment of increasing financial pressure. Addresses recent developments in Medicare's risk contracting program, & compares Medicare policies across post-acute care providers.

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DIANE Publishing

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0788146769

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Facing Extinction

The world's rarest birds and the race to save them: 2nd edition

By: Paul Donald,Nigel Collar,Stuart Marsden,Debbie Pain

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Facing Extinction

The world's rarest birds and the race to save them: 2nd edition

By: Paul Donald,Nigel Collar,Stuart Marsden,Debbie Pain

An authoritative study of extinction in birds, with case studies of 20 critically endangered species and the research initiatives designed to save them. Almost two hundred species of birds have become extinct in the past 400 years, and a similar number today are in imminent danger of following them. The world's conservationists are leading the fight to prevent the demise of these remaining critically endangered birds, with a fair degree of success. This new book examines the process and issues concerning extinction - how and why it happens and what can be done about it. Whilst man is to blame for many of the causes, such as persecution and habitat loss, species have become extinct on a regular basis since life began. After several thought-provoking introductory chapters, the book showcases about 20 species on the brink of extinction from around the world and describes the work that is being undertaken to save them. Some are success stories, but a few are not. This is a subject close to the hearts of all birders and ornithologists and this book, written by a team of leading conservationists, will strike a chord in most of them.

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A&C Black

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140813909X

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9781408139097

The 6th United States Cavalry in the Civil War

A History and Roster

By: Donald C. Caughey,Jimmy J. Jones

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The 6th United States Cavalry in the Civil War

A History and Roster

By: Donald C. Caughey,Jimmy J. Jones

This is the first scholarly history of the only regular army cavalry regiment raised during the Civil War. Unlike volunteer regiments raised by individual states, the regular regiments drew soldiers from across the country. By war's end 2,130 men and at least one woman from 29 states and 14 countries served in the 6th U.S. Cavalry. The regiment's initial cast of officers included two grandsons of a former president, a cousin of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, two cousins of the governor of Pennsylvania, the son of a Radical Republican senator who opposed President Lincoln, and a number of enlisted soldiers promoted from the ranks. The book relies heavily upon primary sources to tell the regiment's story in the words of the participants. These include diaries and letters of officers and enlisted soldiers alike, several of which are previously unpublished. Official reports are excerpted when appropriate to provide the commander's view of the regiment's performance.

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McFarland

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0786468351

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9780786468355

Environmental Law

By: Stuart Bell,Donald McGillivray,Ole W. Pedersen,Emma Lees,Elen Stokes

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Environmental Law

By: Stuart Bell,Donald McGillivray,Ole W. Pedersen,Emma Lees,Elen Stokes

This edition of 'Environmental Law' includes material on environmentalism and the law, international environmental law, access to environmental justice, noise pollution and new legislation on pollution prevention and new case law.

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873

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Oxford University Press

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0198748329

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9780198748328

The Reporter Who Knew Too Much

Harrison Salisbury and the New York Times

By: Donald E. Davis,Eugene P. Trani

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The Reporter Who Knew Too Much

Harrison Salisbury and the New York Times

By: Donald E. Davis,Eugene P. Trani

During his career at The New York Times, Harrison Salisbury served as the bureau chief in post-World War II Moscow and reported from Hanoi during the Vietnam War, and in retirement witnessed the Tiananmen Square massacre firsthand. Davis and Trani's engaging biography of the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist makes use of Salisbury's personal archive of interviews, articles, and correspondence to shed light on the personal triumphs and shortcomings of this preeminent reporter and illuminates the twentieth-century world in which he lived.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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1442219513

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9781442219519

WORLD WAR TWO SEA WAR

By: Donald A. Bertke,Gordon Smith,Don Kindell

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WORLD WAR TWO SEA WAR

By: Donald A. Bertke,Gordon Smith,Don Kindell

Dag til dag begivenheder, primært til søs, august 1939 til om med marts 1940, opført i tabelform for forskellige farvandsafsnit. Indeholder også opsummeringer.

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Lulu.com

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0578029413

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9780578029412

Routledge Dictionary of Economics

By: Donald Rutherford

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Routledge Dictionary of Economics

By: Donald Rutherford

Compiled to meet the needs of students and professionals in economics, finance, accountancy and business, this wide-ranging, international Dictionary is for everyone who wants an up-to-date resource to the world of economics. Key Features over 4200 comprehensive A to Z entries, from after-hours to z-score, provide clear, definitive explanations of the key terms, issues, theories and concepts in economics today - as well as describing the contributions of key figures in the field each entry is headed by a short definition for quick reference, and where relevant, followed by an annotated bibliography to lead the reader to further sources cross-referenced for ease of access the full range of subjects is covered, from classical economics and the study of value and growth, to contemporary concerns such as European Union and Green conditionality detailed coverage of vital econometric terms and statistics including entries such as eigenprices and M0 includes specialised commercial and financial jargon illustrated with 94 line diagrams unique subject index for ease of access

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Routledge

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1134805942

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9781134805945

Wyman's Gardening Encyclopedia

By: Donald Wyman

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Wyman's Gardening Encyclopedia

By: Donald Wyman

Resource added for the Landscape Horticulture Technician program 100014.

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Simon and Schuster

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0026320703

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9780026320702

A Legacy of Caring

A History of the Children's Aid Society of Toronto

By: John McCullagh,Donald F. Bellamy

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A Legacy of Caring

A History of the Children's Aid Society of Toronto

By: John McCullagh,Donald F. Bellamy

Begun in 1891, the Children's Aid Society of Toronto is the largest child welfare agency in North America. It has played a leading roll as an advocate of children's welfare; it has been instrumental in influencing child welfare practice not only in Ontario but all of Canada and elsewhere. With an emphasis on the post-World War II period, A Legacy of Caring examines the political, social, and economic factors that led to changes within the society itself as well as developments in legislation and social policy. The society has been a training ground for many highly committed professionals who have gone on to be leaders in other governmental and nongovernmental agencies in Canada and abroad.

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Dundurn

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1550023357

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9781550023350

The Princeton Field Guide to Prehistoric Mammals

By: Donald R. Prothero

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The Princeton Field Guide to Prehistoric Mammals

By: Donald R. Prothero

The ultimate illustrated guide to the lost world of prehistoric mammals After the mass extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals became the dominant terrestrial life form on our planet. Roaming the earth were spectacular beasts such as saber-toothed cats, giant mastodonts, immense ground sloths, and gigantic giraffe-like rhinoceroses. Here is the ultimate illustrated field guide to the lost world of these weird and wonderful prehistoric creatures. A woolly mammoth probably won't come thundering through your vegetable garden any time soon. But if one did, this would be the book to keep on your windowsill next to the binoculars. It covers all the main groups of fossil mammals, discussing taxonomy and evolutionary history, and providing concise accounts of the better-known genera and species as well as an up-to-date family tree for each group. No other book presents such a wealth of new information about these animals—what they looked like, how they behaved, and how they were interrelated. In addition, this unique guide is stunningly illustrated throughout with full-color reconstructions of these beasts—many never before depicted—along with photographs of amazing fossils from around the world. Provides an up-to-date guidebook to hundreds of extinct species, from saber-toothed cats to giant mammoths Features a wealth of color illustrations, including new reconstructions of many animals never before depicted Demonstrates evolution in action—such as how whales evolved from hoofed mammals and how giraffes evolved from creatures with short necks Explains how mass extinctions and climate change affected mammals, including why some mammals grew so huge

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Princeton University Press

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1400884454

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9781400884452

A Natural History of Western Trees

By: Donald Culross Peattie

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A Natural History of Western Trees

By: Donald Culross Peattie

One of two genuine classics of American nature writing now in paperback; the other is A Natural History of Trees of Eastern and Central North America.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0395581753

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9780395581759

Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology - E-Book

By: Connie R. Mahon,Donald C. Lehman,George Manuselis

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Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology - E-Book

By: Connie R. Mahon,Donald C. Lehman,George Manuselis

Providing a solid introduction to the essentials of diagnostic microbiology, this accessible, full-color text helps you develop the problem-solving skills necessary for success in the clinical setting. A reader-friendly, "building block" approach to microbiology moves progressively from basic concepts to advanced understanding, guiding you through the systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious diseases. Building block approach encourages recall of previously learned information, enhancing your critical and problem solving skills. Case in Point feature introduces case studies at the beginning of each chapter. Issues to Consider encourages you to analyze and comprehend the case in point. Key Terms provide a list of the most important and relevant terms in each chapter. Objectives give a measurable outcome to achieve by completing the material. Points to Remember summarize and help clearly identify key concepts covered in each chapter. Learning assessment questions evaluate how well you have mastered the material. New content addresses bone and joint infections, genital tract infections, and nosocomial infections. Significantly updated chapter includes current information on molecular biology and highlights content on multidrug resistant bacteria. Reorganized chapters accent the most relevant information about viruses and parasites that are also transmissible to humans. Case studies on the Evolve site let you apply the information that you learn to realistic scenarios encountered in the laboratory.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323292615

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9780323292610

America's Economic Moralists

A History of Rival Ethics and Economics

By: Donald E. Frey

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America's Economic Moralists

A History of Rival Ethics and Economics

By: Donald E. Frey

Traces the history of two rival American economic moralities from colonial times to the present.

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State University of New York Press

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0791493660

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9780791493663

Murder, He Wrote

A Successful Writer's Life

By: Donald Bain

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Murder, He Wrote

A Successful Writer's Life

By: Donald Bain

In Murder, He Wrote, Bain takes the reader on a rollercoaster journey from the rousing loops of Coffee, Tea or Me and the best selling comedy series it spawned to the gravity-defying biographies of Veronica Lake, legendary talk show king Long John Nebel, and top model and CIA mind-control subject Candy Jones; from the spectacular curves and twists of the wildly successful murder mystery novels based on the TV show "Murder, She Wrote" to the creaks and squeaks of one of the most bizarre gang wars in U.S. history, Charlie and the Shawneetown Dame.

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Purdue University Press

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1557534217

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9781557534217

The Twenty-Fourth Michigan

By: Donald L. Smith

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The Twenty-Fourth Michigan

By: Donald L. Smith

In the tradition of the great regimental histories of the past, this book records the fire which seared the ranks of the Twenty-Four Michigan Regiment of the legendary “Iron Brigade.” Born as the result of a riot, led by a Virginian, met with coldness and hostility by the black-hatted veterans of the brigade, the Twenty-Fourth swore it would win their respect…and so they did with a vengeance. At Fredericksburg, in “artillery hell” and under a murderous crossfire from the guns of “Stonewall” Jackson and “Jeb” Stuart, they performed the manual of arms to stead the line. The first day at Gettysburg they sparked this remark from the confederate ranks…”That ain’t no milishy, there’s those damn black hats again.” With the immortal First Corps they were ordered west of the town to hold long enough for the army to occupy the strategic heights behind them. They held, and by evening they had lost more men than any of the 400-odd Union regiments engaged in the battle. Still later they marched down “that crimson strip across the maps,” which marked Grant’s Wilderness Campaign; they bled at Petersburg and then, their ranks almost decimated, were sent to guard bounty jumpers. The last tribute to their gallant service came as they were chosen the Guard of Honor for Lincoln’s funeral. In a little more than two years of bloody fighting they found their way to nineteenth place on the list of “300 Fighting Regiments.” To read this book is to consort with heroes who, 100 years ago, stood watching their world writhe in agony. It gives hope that in matching their courage, our country will emerge from the cauldron triumphant.

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Stackpole Books

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0811766950

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9780811766951

Encyclopedia of Florida Indians

By: Donald Ricky

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Encyclopedia of Florida Indians

By: Donald Ricky

Vol. 1 has pictorial section which includes portraits of Native Americans from all areas of the United States and illustrations of Native American daily life.

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Somerset Publishers, Inc.

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0403099528

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9780403099528

The Civil War and Reconstruction [Second Edition]

By: Prof. J. G. Randall,Prof. David Donald

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The Civil War and Reconstruction [Second Edition]

By: Prof. J. G. Randall,Prof. David Donald

This is a revised edition by David Herbert Donald of his former professor J. G. Randall’s book The Civil War and Reconstruction, which was originally published in 1937 and had long been regarded as “the standard work in its field”, serving as a useful basic Civil War reference tool for general readers and textbook for college classes. This Second Edition retains many of the original chapters, “such as those treating border-state problems, non-military developments during the war, intellectual tendencies, anti-war efforts, religious and educational movements, and propaganda methods [...] bearing evidence of Mr. Randall’s thoroughgoing exploration of the manuscripts and archives,” whilst it expands considerably on other original chapters, such as those relating to the Confederacy. Still other portions have been entirely recast or rewritten, such as the pre-war period chapters and Reconstruction chapters, reflecting factual updates since Randall’s original publication. A must-read for all Civil War students and scholars.

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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1787200272

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9781787200272

Encyclopedia of Georgia Indians

Indians of Georgia and the Southeast

By: Donald Ricky

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Encyclopedia of Georgia Indians

Indians of Georgia and the Southeast

By: Donald Ricky

There is a great deal of information on the native peoples of the United States, which exists largely in national publications. Since much of Native American history occurred before statehood, there is a need for information on Native Americans of the region to fully understand the history and culture of the native peoples that occupied Georgia and the surrounding areas. Encyclopedia of Georgia Indians fills this void that exists in many library collections. Articles on tribes and nations indigenous to, or associated with, the state and region are included in this work. Biographies, daily life and general subject articles of Native Americans are included in this unique set. Many recorded Indian Treaties with the government of the United States from as early as the 1700s are also included in this work.

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