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Book Recommendation: The Chickasaws

Richard Green

Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 1971, this highly recommended book covers the Chickasaws from prehistory to statehood in 1907.

1m

Book Recommendation: Splendid Lands, Splendid People

Richard Green

Richard recommends this compendium of all the documents related to the Chickasaw tribe, a title by author James R. Atkinson.

2m

Book Recommendation: The Southeastern Indians

Richard Green

Richard Green notes that in this book, author Charles Hudson doesn’t just report, but adds analysis of the southern tribes before removal.

3m 30s

Book Recommendation: Nairne's Muskhogean Journals

Richard Green

Tribal historian Richard Green cites several books he recommends to anyone interested in Chickasaw history.

2m 30s

Adair's Book: A History of Chickasaw Culture

Richard Green

• Historic Figures

Unlike English chronicler Thomas Nairne, who stayed with the Chickasaws for only a week and never returned, James Adair arrived and stayed.

2m

Adair is Widely Read and Respected

As told by Richard Green

• Historic Figures

Richard Green states that any dismissal of Adair's book (because of the Hebrew argument) is unwarranted.