The Greatest Books of All Time on Indigenous Perspectives
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1002 | Ceremony | Leslie Marmon Silko | 1977 | American | English | |
| 1925 | The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano | Olaudah Equiano | 1789 | African | English | |
| 3638 | The Papalagi | Erich Scheurmann | 1920 | German | German | |
| 5354 | Praiseworthy | Alexis Wright | 2024 | Australian | English | |
| 10303 | The Broken Spears | Miguel Leon-Portilla | 1959 | Mexican | Spanish | |
| 13799 | Dancing On Our Turtle's Back | Leanne Betasamosake Simpson | 2011 | Canadian | English | |
| 14327 | Shapes Of Native Nonfiction | Elissa Washuta, Theresa Warburton | 2019 | Unknown | English | |
| 17117 | Fifth Sun | Camilla Townsend | 2019 | American | English | |
| 17117 | Moon Of The Turning Leaves | Waubgeshig Rice | 2024 | Canadian | English | |
| 17117 | Green Grass, Running Water | Thomas King | 1993 | Canadian | English | |
| 17117 | Kiss Of The Fur Queen | Tomson Highway | 1998 | Canadian | English |