Elizabeth A. Fenn
Elizabeth A. Fenn is an American historian known for her work on the early American West and Native American history. She won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 2015 for her book 'Encounters at the Heart of the World: A History of the Mandan People.'
Books
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1. Encounters at the Heart of the World
A History of the Mandan People
This historical book delves into the rich and vibrant history of the Mandan Indians, a Native American tribe from the Great Plains region of the United States. The book details their complex agricultural society, their interactions with European explorers and traders, and the devastating impact of smallpox epidemics on their population. The narrative provides a comprehensive and vivid account of the tribe's cultural practices, social structures, and their resilience in the face of adversity.
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