Summary
In 1699, an expedition of Frenchmen encountered American Indians in the lower Mississippi Valley who referred to themselves as Choctaw. As the settlers expanded throughout America, the Choctaw developed a relationship with and adapted to the demands of these newfound neighbors. The Choctaw, Second Edition examines the history of these Native Americans, beginning with the Choctaw Confederacy, and provides insights into how the Choctaw survived as individuals and sovereign tribes in the aftermath of the removal policy of the 19th century. Today, three federally recognized tribes of Choctaw have a combined membership of nearly 200,000.
The Choctaw, Second Edition discusses the struggles and successes this people have faced throughout the centuries. Full-color and black-and-white photographs, maps, sidebars, a glossary, and other reference features make this narrative history perfect for school libraries and general collections.
About the Author(s)
John P. Bowes is an assistant professor in Native American history at Eastern Kentucky University. He is the author of Exiles and Pioneers: Eastern Indians in the Trans-Mississippi West and two books in Chelsea House's Landmark Events in Native American History set.