This chapter delves into the complex and mixed world of exchange between Native Americans and Europeans before the common depiction of Americans arriving in the area. It highlights the language barrier, the cosmopolitan nature of Native American tribes, and the early presence of Europeans in the continental United States. The chapter also discusses the spread of disease among Native Americans and the transformative nature of human history in a short period of time.
Elliott West is a historian, author, and professor specializing in the history of the American West. Look for his book "Continental Reckoning: The American West in the Age of Expansion" available now.https://history.uark.edu/directory/faculty.php?uid=ewest
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