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Sold American: The Story Of Alaska Natives And Their Land, 18671959: The Army To Statehood,Used
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Sold American Is An Account Of The History Of The Federal Government'S Relationship With Alaska'S Indian, Eskimo, And Aleut Peoples, From The United States' Purchase Of Alaska From The Czar Of Russia In 1867 To Alaska Statehood In 1959. Don Mitchell Describes How, From The Arrival Of Russian Sea Otter Hunters In The Aleutian Islands In The Eighteenth Century To The Present Day, Alaska Natives Have Participated In The Efforts Of Nonnatives To Turn Alaska'S Bountiful Natural Resources Into Dollars, And Documents How Alaska Natives, Nonnatives, And The Society They Jointly Forged Have Been Changed Because Of It. Sold American Also Tells The Story Of How And Why Congress Was Persuaded That Alaska Natives Should Be Compensated For The Extinguishment Of Their Legally Cognizable Right (Known As 'Aboriginal Title') To Use And Occupy The Land On Which They And Their Ancestors Had Hunted, Fished, And Gathered Since Time Immemorial. Don Mitchell'S Companion Volume, Take My Land Take My Life , Concludes That Story By Describing The Events That In 1971 Resulted In Congress'S Enactment Of The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, The Most Generous Aboriginal Land Claims Settlement In The Nation'S History. Insightful And Drawn From Years Of Painstaking Research Of Primary Source Materials, Sold American And Take My Land, Take My Life Are An Indispensable Resource For Readers Who Are Interested In The History Of The Nation'S Largest State And Of The Federal Government'S Involvement With Alaska'S Indigenous Peoples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sold American: The Story of Alaska Natives and Their Land, 1867-1959'? A: The book focuses on the history of the federal government's relationship with Alaska's Indian, Eskimo, and Aleut peoples from the purchase of Alaska in 1867 to statehood in 1959.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sold American'? A: The author of 'Sold American' is Donald Craig Mitchell.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 476 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: 'Sold American' is described as being in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Sold American' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What significant act does the book discuss regarding Alaska Natives? A: The book discusses the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, which compensated Alaska Natives for the extinguishment of their land rights.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Native American history? A: Yes, 'Sold American' is an essential resource for those interested in the history of Alaska's indigenous peoples and their relationship with the federal government.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding Alaska's resources? A: The book documents how Alaska Natives have participated in the economic exploitation of Alaska's natural resources and the resulting changes to their society.
- Q: Does 'Sold American' include primary source materials? A: Yes, the book is based on years of research using primary source materials for a thorough historical account.