Two stereotypes of Native American women have persisted in popular culture: the beautiful princess who saved the life of a handsome leader and the drudging squaw, slaving for her master warriors. Actually, neither of these stereotypes is true, and this book unravels these myths and reveals the true stories of a cross-section of amazing women. Remarkable Native American Women includes twenty biographies of Native American women from United States history, both little known and more famous. The selection of women offers a look at the diverse times when these women lived, where they lived, and what they did to be considered remarkable. The womens areas of specialization are varied and include activism, arts, business, literature, both traditional and western medicine, music, performance, tribal leadership, and war. All of these women exhibited bravery, courage, and toughness. Most had to fight against great odds to achieve their lofty goals. Their stories speak for their cultures of years ago and the native peoples of the twenty-first century. Text is complemented with photos and illustrations.
- ISBN13 9780762723492
- Publish Date 1 January 2001
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 6 August 2014
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
- Imprint skirt!
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 224
- Language English