The Indian Heritage of New Hampshire and Northern New England
The native inhabitants of New Hampshire, ethnically known as Abenaki, were already depleted by intertribal warfare and epidemics by the time of the first European settlement. These ravages continued during the Colonial period, when the Abenaki were caught in skirmishes between the French and the English in their effort to expand territory. By the mid-18th century, most Abenaki in this region had perished or fled to Canada for safety. This collection of reprints of journal articles, edited by Piotrowski (Genocide and Rescue in Wolyn; Poland's Holocaust), preserves historical accounts of these native peoples and includes archaeological investigations of prehistoric sites, essays written over the last three centuries summarizing what is known of the Abenaki during the contact era, and listings of collections of artifacts, places, names, and trails associated with New Hampshire Indians. Although informative, this work lacks illustrations and sufficient maps, and its narrow regional focus will limit interest mainly to historians. Recommended for academic libraries and public libraries where there is interest. Lucille M. Boone, San Jose P.L., CACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.