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Seeds of Empire: The American Revolutionary Conquest of the Iroquois

The American Revolution was a struggle not only for independence, but for the lands of Native Americans. The jewel in this conflict was the upstate New York domain of the Iroquois Six Nations, where fertile river valleys were a magnet for farmers weary of New England's stubborn soil. While at first intentionally neutral, the Iroquois were soon forced to choose sides between either rebel or British forces. Seeds of Empire recreates the events surrounding General John Sullivan's scorched-earth campaign against the Six Nations of the American Indians of New York and the Eastern territories in 1779, following the surrender of General John Burgoyne's entire British army at the Battle of Saratoga. Abandoned by both the rebels and the British at the end of the revolution and devastated by the ravages of war, the Iroquois found themselves powerless to resist the post-Revolutionary takeover and peopling of their heartland by the new American nation.

Realm of the Iroquois

Before the Europeans arrived, the five rival Iroquois nations formed a unique alliance, ending centuries of internecine bloodshed: The Great League of Peace. Bound by this compact, the Iroquois played a singular role in the early history of our country.

The Ordeal of the Longhouse: The Peoples of the Iroquois League in the Era of European Colonization

Thoroughly researched and lucidly written, this examination of the Iroquois people from the pre-Columbian period to the 1730s illustrates the adaptability of Native Americans to political, religious, and technological changes. Richter discusses the formation of the Iroquois confederacy and shows that Iroquois warfare was motivated by both economic need and by mourning ceremonies. .. . Balancing the British against the French and achieving peace with their former Indian enemies, the Iroquois enjoyed a brief period of prosperity before succumbing to European domination. An impressive example of scholarship, Richter's study should appeal to a broad audience.  R.D. Edmunds - Choice  

The Iroquois

This is an illustrated introduction to the history and culture of the Iroquois. The book is divided into sections: Creation, the Iroquois League, Men, Food, Women, Children, Spirits and Healing, Wampum, and Today.  Grades 3-6.

Manual for the Peacemaker: An Iroquois Legend to Heal Self and Society

This book invites you to participate in a legend about a bringer of peace, a creator of community, a changer of his world. It tells of Deganawidah, the Man from the North, celebrated even today as the Peacemaker, and his successful campaign to create a peaceful and prosperous society, where previously there had been only long years of violence and inter-tribal warfare.

The League of the Iroquois

A classic study, first published in 1851, of an American Indian tribe. With original illustrations.

Lacrosse: The National Game of the Iroquois

Describes the sport of lacrosse, its origins, and connections to the Iroquois, or Haudenosaunee, peoples.

Roots of the Iroquois

The Iroquois Confederacy (Mohawks, Oneida, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas) used a form of democracy that stood as a model for our fledging American government. This book chronicles the story of the Confederacy since their beginning through their tumultuous relationship with European settlers and our own government. It provides an accurate and valuable account of history during this period, including moving speeches by noted Iroquois chiefs and prophets.

Wampum Belts of the Iroquois

Describes the nature and significance of Indian wampum belts, focusing on their history and uses by the Iroquois.

Legends of the Iroquois

These ancient stories of the Iroquois are presented both in pictographs and/with English words. The pictographs enable young readers to visualize the method of written communication used by the Iroquois, while the story themselves offer a moral, such as teaching the importance of kindness, wisdom or courage. Children between 10 and 14 will enjoy interpreting the pictographs, which include a key to the symbols and clans of the Six Nations. Highly recommended for school, public and tribal libraries.

The Boy Who Lived with Bears and Other Iroquois Stories (1 Cassette)

In this collection of animal tales, the reader will meet clever Rabbit, hungry Fox, vain Buzzard, smart Chipmunk and a young Boy, who finds love with a family of bears. These tales celebrate the tradition of storytelling with glorious depictions of nature and humorous accounts of lessons learned. Full color.

The Iroquois

In this informative and highly readable study, Snow has produced an impressive synthesis of Iroquois history. . . . The text blends archaeological, historical, and oral traditions into a tapestry of the significant role the Iroquois have played, and continue to play, in American society. What is most impressive is Snow's ability to juxtapose Iroquois oral tradition and cultural meanings with modern scientific analysis and data without patronizing or idealizing either one... R.L. Haan - Choice  

Skywoman: Legends of the Iroquois

When Skywoman falls from the upper world, the birds and animals living in the watery place below must catch her and create ground on which she can stand. Thus Turtle Island, the earth, is born. In this beautifully illustrated book, two Native American writers tell the ancient stories of the Iroquois peoples. Beginning with Skyworld and the creation of Earth, the authors weave together tales of creation, of the bravery of children and the compassion of animals, stories of greed and cruelty, reverence, adventure and wonder. The final story tells of the Iroquois Peacemaker and the woman who spread his message among the warring peoples of the northeast. Skywoman is storytelling at its best. It will be enjoyed by young and old, by everyone who treasures the wisdom and traditions of the first Americans.

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