The Native American in Long Fiction: An Annotated Bibliography (Native American Bibliographies): 18 (Native American Bibliography Series)

Beam, Joan; Branstad, Barbara

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810830167 ISBN 13: 9780810830165

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 1996

An annotated bibliography of all identifiable novel-length fictional works by and about Native Americans of the United States published between the 1890s and the 1990s. All literary genres have been included, whether contemporary fiction, westerns, romances, mysteries or science fiction. Young adult fiction of interest to adult readers has also been included. If the author is Native American, his or her tribal affiliation is identified. The critical annotations include the time periods, geographical location, and the tribe or band identified in the novel. Reviews of the novels that have been published in standard review sources are cited. The bibliography contains indexes and appendixes of literary criticism, sources consulted, and novels excluded from the work(when they fall outside the scope of the work). For high school, public, and college libraries.

Review:

...a valuable edition to the burgeoning list of reference works on Native Americans...will get a lot of use in high-school, public, and academic libraries with a concentration and interest in Native Americans...may set a standard for bibliographies in this area.--Booklist

...a useful--and welcome--bibliography of native American novels published in the last one hundred years...a useful reference for librarians and for anyone interested in native American fiction. Classroom instructors will find it a helpful guide to native American novels that might be appropriate for school use.--VOYA

People who appreciate "browseable" reference books can rejoice at this publication...a bibliographer's delight.--Books of the Southwest

...a helpful tool for academic, school, and public libraries...an excellent choice for most collections.--American Reference Books Annual

Another [purpose] is to clarify some of the misconceptions about Native Americans by providing novels that will entertain as well as provide information on Native American history, culture, and contemporary life... this volume is recommended because it helps find elusive information. Recommended for public libraries and colleges and universities supporting Native American studies.--CHOICE

Synopsis:

An annotated bibliography of all identifiable novel-length fictional works by and about Native Americans of the United States published between the 1890s and the 1990s. All literary genres have been included as well as young adult fiction. If an author or character is Native American, his or her tribal affiliation is identified.