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Native American Communities in Wisconsin, 1600–1960

A Study of Tradition and Change

By: Robert E. Bieder

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Native American Communities in Wisconsin, 1600–1960

A Study of Tradition and Change

By: Robert E. Bieder

The first comprehensive history of Native American tribes in Wisconsin, this thorough and thoroughly readable account follows Wisconsin’s Indian communities—Ojibwa, Potawatomie, Menominee, Winnebago, Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee, and Ottawa—from the 1600s through 1960. Written for students and general readers, it covers in detail the ways that native communities have striven to shape and maintain their traditions in the face of enormous external pressures. The author, Robert E. Bieder, begins by describing the Wisconsin region in the 1600s—both the natural environment, with its profound significance for Native American peoples, and the territories of the many tribal cultures throughout the region—and then surveys experiences with French, British, and, finally, American contact. Using native legends and historical and ethnological sources, Bieder describes how the Wisconsin communities adapted first to the influx of Indian groups fleeing the expanding Iroquois Confederacy in eastern America and then to the arrival of fur traders, lumber men, and farmers. Economic shifts and general social forces, he shows, brought about massive adjustments in diet, settlement patterns, politics, and religion, leading to a redefinition of native tradition. Historical photographs and maps illustrate the text, and an extensive bibliography has many suggestions for further reading.

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Univ of Wisconsin Press

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0299145239

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Science Encounters the Indian, 1820-1880

The Early Years of American Ethnology

By: Robert E. Bieder

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The Early Years of American Ethnology

By: Robert E. Bieder

Brilliantly written and copiously footnoted, this book details the life and work of five central figures in the development of American anthropology: Albert Gallatin, Samuel G. Morton, Ephraim G. Squier, Henry R. Schoolcraft, and Lewis Henry Morgan.Plains Anthropologist

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806135719

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9780806135717

Bear

By: Robert E. Bieder

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Bear

By: Robert E. Bieder

The angry grizzly and the cuddly teddy: few animals possess such a range of personas as the bear. Here, Robert Bieder surveys the wealth of imagery, myths, and stories that surrounds the bear. Beginning with the dawn bear, the small dog-sized ancestor of all bears who hails from 25 million years ago, Bieder embarks on a fascinating exploration of the evolutionary history of the bear family, from extinct species such as the cave bear and giant short-faced bear to the mere eight species that survive today. Bear draws on cultural material from around the world to examine the various legends and myths surrounding the bear, including ceremonies and taboos that govern the hunting, killing, and eating of bears. The book also looks at the role of bears in modern culture as the subjects of stories, songs, and films; as exhibited objects in circuses and zoos; and, perhaps most famously, as toys. Bieder also considers the precarious future of the bear as it is threatened by loss of habitat, poaching, global warming, and disease and discusses the impact of human behavior on bears and their environments. Accompanied by numerous vibrant photographs and illustrations, and written in an engaging fashion, Bear is an appealing and informative volume for anyone who has curled up with Winnie-the-Pooh or marveled at this powerful king of the forest.

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Reaktion Books

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1861894821

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Julian Scott

Artist of the Civil War and Native America : with 97 Illustrations

By: Robert J. Titterton,Julian Scott

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Julian Scott

Artist of the Civil War and Native America : with 97 Illustrations

By: Robert J. Titterton,Julian Scott

The art of Julian Scott (1846ndash;1901) is admired by historians and critics alike for its authenticity and for his attention to detail. His paintings and drawings came directly from his own experiences; he was a Civil War hero whose earliest recorded actions include the saving of nine soldiers and the capture of a Confederate officer, for which he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He also took part in the Indian census of 1890 and witnessed firsthand the demise of the old, Native American, West. This first-ever biography of Scott focuses on how his experiences were reflected in his art, from the oil paintings of Civil War soldiers in the field to pencil sketches of Native Americans. There are almost 100 reproductions, some in color.

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McFarland

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0786402725

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The White Man's Indian

Images of the American Indian from Columbus to the Present

By: Robert F. Berkhofer

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The White Man's Indian

Images of the American Indian from Columbus to the Present

By: Robert F. Berkhofer

A compelling and definitive history...of racist preconceptions in white behavior toward native Americans."—Leo Marx, The New York Times Book Review Columbus called them "Indians" because his geography was faulty. But that name and, more important, the images it has come to suggest have endured for five centuries, not only obscuring the true identity of the original Americans but serving as an ideological weapon in their subjugation. Now, in this brilliant and deeply disturbing reinterpretation of the American past, Robert Berkhofer has written an impressively documented account of the self-serving stereotypes Europeans and white Americans have concocted about the "Indian": Noble Savage or bloodthirsty redskin, he was deemed inferior in the light of western, Christian civilization and manipulated to its benefit. A thought-provoking and revelatory study of the absolute, seemingly ineradicable pervasiveness of white racism, The White Man's Indian is a truly important book which penetrates to the very heart of our understanding of ourselves. "A splendid inquiry into, and analysis of, the process whereby white adventurers and the white middle class fabricated the Indian to their own advantage. It deserves a wide and thoughtful readership."—Chronicle of Higher Education

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Vintage

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0394727940

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New Englanders on the Ohio Frontier

Migration and Settlement of Worthington, Ohio

By: Virginia E. McCormick,Robert W. McCormick

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New Englanders on the Ohio Frontier

Migration and Settlement of Worthington, Ohio

By: Virginia E. McCormick,Robert W. McCormick

This work examines the founding and development of Worthington, Ohio to show how it reflects New England culture transplanted and reshaped by the Western frontier. It provides a perspective from which historians can better understand the process of westward migration and frontier settlement.

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Kent State University Press

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0873386523

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On the Hunt

The History of Deer Hunting in Wisconsin

By: Robert C Willging

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On the Hunt

The History of Deer Hunting in Wisconsin

By: Robert C Willging

On the Hunt is the story of deer-hunting in Wisconsin, from the spear-throwing Paleo-Indians to the sportsmen of today. Meticulously researched by one of the state's most prolific outdoor writers, On the Hunt covers subsistence and sport hunting, deer camps, changing deer management policies, and recent developments and controversies, from human encroachment on deer habitat to CWD. Range maps and charts tracking annual herd populations and harvest goals complement Willging's engaging storytelling. Drawing from Department of Conservation papers, hunting magazines, newspapers, historic photos of classic deer camps, and the personal stories of hunters and deer managers, On the Hunt offers a fascinating glimpse into a distant and not-so-distant past, when the hunt joined men in almost mythical unity and bucks were seemingly larger than life. An ardent sportsman with nearly 25 years of hunting experience, Willging understands that deer-hunting is as much about the smell of the woods in autumn and the meticulous cleaning of a fine rifle as it is about bringing home a whitetail. His story of how Wisconsin's own World War II flying ace, Richard Bong, squeezed in a few days of hunting while home on leave vividly illustrates the sport's powerful pull on hearts and minds. Willging also engagingly conveys the important tradition of the deer-hunting camp, from a humble two-man shack in Chequamegon National Forest (like the one he shared with his best friend, Steve) to the grand old Deer Foot Lodge founded in 1912 in Vilas County. On the Hunt is perfect preparation for the avid sportsman's annual fall trek with friends and family into the woods.

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Wisconsin Historical Society

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0870205447

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9780870205446

Wisconsin Votes

An Electoral History

By: Robert Booth Fowler

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Wisconsin Votes

An Electoral History

By: Robert Booth Fowler

This is the first full history of voting in Wisconsin from statehood in 1848 to the present. Fowler both tells the story of voting in key elections across the years and investigates electoral trends and patterns over the course of Wisconsin's history. He explores the ways that ethnic and religious groups in the state have voted historically and how they vote today, and he looks at the successes and failures of the two major parties over the years. Highlighting important historical movements, Fowler discusses the great struggle for women's suffrage and the rich tales of many Wisconsin third parties--the Socialists, Progressives, the Prohibition Party, and others. Here, too, are the famous politicians in Wisconsin history, such as the La Follettes, William Proxmire, and Tommy Thompson. Winner, Award of Merit for Leadership in History, American Association for State and Local History

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Univ of Wisconsin Press

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0299227448

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9780299227449

A Community Transplanted

The Trans-Atlantic Experience of a Swedish Immigrant Settlement in the Upper Middle West, 1835-1915

By: Robert Clifford Ostergren

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A Community Transplanted

The Trans-Atlantic Experience of a Swedish Immigrant Settlement in the Upper Middle West, 1835-1915

By: Robert Clifford Ostergren

The book follows the people from the Swedish farming community of Rättvik to Isanti County, Minnesota and explores the link of people and places between Sweden and America.

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Univ of Wisconsin Press

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0299113248

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9780299113247

Camel

By: Robert Irwin

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Camel

By: Robert Irwin

A distinct symbol of the desert and the Middle East, the camel was once unkindly described as “half snake, half folding bedstead.” But in the eyes of many the camel is a creature of great beauty. This is most evident in the Arab world, where the camel has played a central role in the historical development of Arabic society—where an elaborate vocabulary and extensive literature have been devoted to it. In Camel, Robert Irwin explores why the camel has fascinated so many cultures, including those cultivated in locales where camels are not indigenous. Here, he traces the history of the camel from its origins millions of years ago to the present day, discussing such matters of contemporary concern as the plight of camel herders in Sudan’s war-torn Darfur region, the alarming increase in the population of feral camels in Australia, and the endangered status of the wild Bactrian in Mongolia and China. Throughout history, the camel has been appreciated worldwide for its practicality, resilience, and legendary abilities of survival. As a result it has been featured in the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Poussin, Tiepolo, Flaubert, Kipling, and Rose Macaulay, among others. From East to West, Irwin’s Camel is the first survey of its kind to examine the animal’s role in society and history throughout the world. Not just for camel aficionados, this highly illustrated book, containing over 100 informative and unusual images, is sure to entertain and inform anyone interested in this fascinating and exotic animal.

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Reaktion Books

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1861897340

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Science Encounters the Indian, 1820-1880

The Early Years of American Ethnology

By: Robert E. Bieder

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The Early Years of American Ethnology

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Native American Communities in Wisconsin, 1600–1960

Native American Communities in Wisconsin, 1600–1960

Science Encounters the Indian, 1820-1880

Science Encounters the Indian, 1820-1880

Bear

Bear

Julian Scott

Julian Scott

The White Man's Indian

The White Man's Indian

New Englanders on the Ohio Frontier

New Englanders on the Ohio Frontier

On the Hunt

On the Hunt

Wisconsin Votes

Wisconsin Votes

A Community Transplanted

A Community Transplanted

Camel

Camel

Science Encounters the Indian, 1820-1880

Science Encounters the Indian, 1820-1880

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