Encounters at the Heart of the World
Encounters at the Heart of the World
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
480
Book • Nonfiction
North America • 18th Century
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Encounters at the Heart of the World by Elizabeth A. Fenn explores the history of the Mandan people, examining their cultural and economic heyday along the upper Missouri River to their near extinction by 1838 due to European contact, disease, and environmental challenges, while highlighting their resilience and ongoing cultural significance. The book describes epidemics, cultural suppression, and forced relocation.
Informative
Contemplative
Mysterious
Challenging
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Elizabeth A. Fenn's Encounters at the Heart of the World provides a meticulous and vivid portrayal of the Mandan people. Scholars praise Fenn's thorough research and engaging narrative. However, some find the detailed focus on daily life overly dense. Overall, the book is an insightful and significant contribution to Native American history.
Who Should Read Encounters at the Heart of the World?
Readers interested in Native American history, particularly the Mandan people, will enjoy Elizabeth A. Fenn's Encounters at the Heart of the World. Fans of Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee or Colin G. Calloway's The Indian World of George Washington will find this detailed historical account compelling and insightful.
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480
Book • Nonfiction
North America • 18th Century
2014
Adult
18+ years
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