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Book • Nonfiction
North America • 15th-18th centuries
1997
Adult
18+ years
New Worlds for All by Colin G. Calloway examines the transformative exchanges between Europeans and Indigenous Americans over three centuries following Columbus’s arrival in 1492, emphasizing their mutual creation of new cultural, social, and environmental landscapes in North America. The book is structured as a series of essays exploring different aspects of these interactions, arguing against oversimplified narratives of American history.
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Colin G. Calloway's New Worlds for All offers a nuanced exploration of early American history, examining the cultural exchanges between Native Americans and European settlers. Praise includes its comprehensive research and engaging writing. Criticisms focus on a perceived lack of deeper analysis in some areas. Overall, it's an insightful and accessible read for history enthusiasts.
Readers who appreciate New Worlds for All by Colin G. Calloway are fascinated by the cultural exchanges during America's colonial era. Fans of Daniel K. Richter's Facing East from Indian Country or Alan Taylor's American Colonies will find this book particularly insightful for its in-depth look at multicultural interactions and indigenous perspectives.
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John Lawson
An English traveler and settler in colonial Carolina, known for his captured journal, which provides valuable insights into Indigenous culture and interactions in the early 18th century.
Sir William Johnson
A British Indian superintendent who played significant roles in Native diplomacy and colonial expansion, maintaining relations with the Mohawk and other tribes while acquiring extensive land.
Samson Occum
A Mohegan minister who navigated both Indigenous and European worlds, known for his efforts in religious education and his journey to Great Britain to support Indigenous missions.
Samuel de Champlain
A French explorer central to the colonization of New France, recognized for his interactions with Northeastern tribes and advocacy for intermarriage between Europeans and Indigenous peoples.
Hernando de Soto
A Spanish conquistador who explored the American Southeast, notable for his encounters with Native societies and the impact his expedition had on Indigenous populations.
256
Book • Nonfiction
North America • 15th-18th centuries
1997
Adult
18+ years
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