Facing East from Indian Country: A Native History of Early America
2001·336 pages
A Native-centered history of early America, challenging Eurocentric narratives with indigenous perspectives.
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A Native-centered history of early America, challenging Eurocentric narratives with indigenous perspectives.
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"In the beginning, North America was Indian country. But only in the beginning. After the opening act of the great national drama, Native Americans yielded to the westward rush of European settlers." "Or so the story usually goes. Yet, for three centuries after Columbus, Native people controlled most of eastern North America and profoundly shaped its destiny. In Facing East from Indian Country, Daniel K. Richter keeps Native people center-stage throughout the story of the origins of the United S...
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of sexual themes, such as repugnance toward marriage proposals.
Violence & gore
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Recurring references to violence, epidemics, and conflict between Natives and Europeans.
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Moderate focus on Native spirituality and Christian conversion narratives.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Central themes of Native perspectives on European colonization and cultural displacement.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic suffering due to epidemics, displacement, and colonial violence.
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