Books written by Frank W. Porter

  • The Crow

    Examines the culture, history, and changing fortunes of the Crow Indians.

  • The Abenaki

    This book explores the history, culture, and current status of the Abenaki.

  • Native Americans and Black Americans
    Native Americans and Black Americans

    ... general to relinquish his sword to the Union — a symbolic acknowledgement of defeat — when in June 1865 he led his Creek , Seminole , Cherokee , and Osage soldiers in surrender to Union Lieutenant Colonel Asa C. Matthews .

  • The Shawnee
    The Shawnee

    Relates the history of the Shawnee Indians and their encounters with American settlers, and describes how they were eventually forced from their land in the Ohio River Valley

  • The Cahuilla
    The Cahuilla

    Examines the culture, history, and changing fortunes of the Cahuilla Indians.

  • The Potawatomi
    The Potawatomi

    Examines the history, changing fortunes, and current situation of the Potawatomi Indians. Includes a picture essay on their crafts.

  • The Quapaws
    The Quapaws

    Examines the culture, history, and changing fortunes of the Quapaw Indians.

  • The Yuma
    The Yuma

    Examines the culture, history, and changing fortunes of the Yuma Indians.

  • In Pursuit of the Past: An Anthropological and Bibliographic Guide to Maryland and Delaware
    In Pursuit of the Past: An Anthropological and Bibliographic Guide to Maryland and Delaware

    In Pursuit of the Past: An Anthropological and Bibliographic Guide to Maryland and Delaware

  • The Seminole
    The Seminole

    Two wars pushed the Seminole west of the Mississippi, a few remained in the Everglades and continue to follow their traditional way of life.

  • The Potawatomi

    This book explores the history, culture, and current status of the Potawatomi.

  • The Santee Sioux
    The Santee Sioux

    Examines the history and present status of the Santee Sioux Indians, discussing their fight to maintain their native lands under the leadership of Chief Little Crow.

  • Strategies for Survival: American Indians in the Eastern United States
    Strategies for Survival: American Indians in the Eastern United States

    Strategies for Survival: American Indians in the Eastern United States

  • The Inuit
    The Inuit

    Examines the history, culture, and current situation of the Inuit peoples of the Arctic regions.

  • The Hidatsa
    The Hidatsa

    First seen by a European in 1738, the Hidatsa hunted buffalo and grew corn. During the early 1800s their villages became popular stopping places for scientists, artists, and adventure seekers....

  • The Chumash
    The Chumash

    Examines the history, changing fortunes, and current situation of the Chumash Indians. Includes a photo essay on their crafts.

  • The Coast Salish Peoples
    The Coast Salish Peoples

    Examines the culture, history, and changing fortunes of the Coast Salish Indians of the Northwest.

  • The Kwakiutl
    The Kwakiutl

    -- Presents comprehensive and honest accounts of the life and culture of American Indians-- Examines the issues and conflicts involving Native Americans today-- Discusses many lesser-known but equally important tribes--...

  • Native American Religion
    Native American Religion

    Surveys the various religions of different groups of Native Americans.

  • The Osage

    Examines the history, changing fortunes, and current situation of the Osage Indians.