A Biobibliography of Native American Writers, 1772-1925: A Supplement

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by Jr. Littlefield, Daniel F

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The scope of this supplement to Vol. 2 in the series remains the same, covering works written in English by American Indians and Alaska natives from Colonial times to 1924 and including literary works of fiction, drama, and poetry; political essays and addresses; published letters; dialect pieces; historical works; myths and legends; and other genres. Contains the works of 1,192 writers, 250 included in the original volume and 942 new. Most bibliographic entries have been annotated; citations appear for sources on biographical entries; information is provided on the periodicals searched for the bibliography. A welcome updating and expansion of coverage. ( Arba ) Taken together, the two volumes comprise the largest and most useful enumeration of Native American writers...anyone seriously interested in Native American writers should have the original volume and the supplement. ( Western American Literature ) These two bibliographical volumes represent scholarship of the highest order...no one interested in any branch of Native American Studies should be without these books. ( American Indian Quarterly ) ...an indispensable guide to these early writings, the majority of which are indexed nowhere else. ( Literary Research Guide ) Well done...a useful update and expansion of the 1981 book...they have the ability and scholarly approach that are needed to do the job. ( American Indian Culture & Research Journal ) Valuable research tool...will prepare the way for broader and more securely grounded studies of Native American history and literature. ( Choice ) ...useful supplement to holdings in US history, culture, and literature. ( Reference Reviews ) Used Book in Good Condition

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