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Indian Givers

Book • 1988

Jack Weatherford

In 'Indian Givers', Jack Weatherford highlights the profound impact of Native American cultures on the modern world.

The book covers contributions such as the influence on democratic institutions, the introduction of new foods like potatoes and tomatoes, and advancements in medicine.

Weatherford also discusses how these contributions have often been overlooked despite their transformative effects on global society.

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Sebastian Junger

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a book that should be assigned reading to every American in high school.

Jack Weatherford on Genghis Khan and Learning From History | The Most Stoic Person In Marcus’ Life

Mentioned by

Sebastian Junger

as a book by Jack Weatherford, focusing on the contributions of Native Americans to Western society.

Sebastian Junger on the Wonder of Existence and the Complexity of Freedom

Mentioned by

Sebastian Junger

as a book about what Native Americans gave to Western society.

Sebastian Junger on the Wonder of Existence and the Complexity of Freedom

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book he enjoyed and included in his reading list email.

Author Clint Smith and the History We Decide to See

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

while discussing the influence of Indigenous ideas on the founding fathers.

Jennifer Raff on the Genetic History of America

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