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A comprehensive look at the entirety of Native American history, focusing particularly on native peoples within the geographic boundaries of the United States.* Provides readers with a synopsis of the most current findings on the prehistory of American Indians* Creates a comprehensive narrative of American Indian history* Presents extensive coverage of the history of the American West and Pacific Northwest* Addresses topics that are often overlooked in other narratives, such as the American Indian's role in the Civil War* Covers contemporary American Indian life and culture