The Village Indians of the Upper Missouri: The Mandans, Hidatsas, and Arikaras

A comprehensive, readable, illustrated work: "...the first comprehensive history of the Three Affiliated Tribes from prehistoric times to the 1970's. The emphasis throughout is on the interaction between the Indians and the whites with whom they came into contact -- explorers, traders, missionaries, and government agents -- and to the process of culture change among these village horticulturalists." Cloth over boards with a sewn binding; 354 pp; 2 pounds; illustrations, end notes, bibliography, index.