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The Tainos: Rise and Decline of the People Who Greeted Columbus,Used
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From a noted archeologist/anthropologist, the story of the Tainosthe first people Columbus encountered when he arrived in the Americasfrom their earliest days to their rapid decline after European contact"A model of clarity and lightly worn erudition, and it contains the best and most straightforward description of the four Columbus voyages and their implications for the Amerindians I have seen."Kenneth Maxwell, New York Times Book ReviewDrawing on archeological and ethnohistorical evidence, Irving Rouse sketches a picture of the Tainos as they existed during the time of Columbus, contrasting their customs with those of their neighbors. He then moves backward in time to the ancestors of the Tainostwo successive groups who settled the West Indies and who are known to archeologists as the Saladoid peoples and the Ostionoid peoples. By reconstructing the development of these groups and studying their interaction with other groups during the centuries before Columbus, Rouse shows precisely who the Tainos were. He vividly recounts Columbus's four voyages, the events of the European contact, and the early Spanish views of the Tainos, particularly their art and religion. The narration shows that the Tainos did not long survive the advent of Columbus. Weakened by forced labor, malnutrition, and diseases introduced by the foreigners, and dispersed by migration and intermarriage, they ceased to exist as a separate population group.As Rouse discusses the Tainos' contributions to the Spaniardsfrom Indian corn, tobacco, and rubber balls to art, artifacts, and new wordswe realize that their effect on Western civilization, brief through their contact, was an important and lasting one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Tainos: Rise and Decline of the People Who Greeted Columbus'? A: The book focuses on the history of the Tainos, the indigenous people encountered by Columbus, detailing their customs, culture, and the impact of European contact.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Irving Rouse, a noted archeologist and anthropologist.
- Q: When was 'The Tainos' published? A: The book was published on July 28, 1993.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the Tainos' history, culture, their interactions with Columbus, and the consequences of European colonization.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book draws on archeological and ethno-historical evidence, making it suitable for academic research on the Tainos and Caribbean history.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Tainos'? A: Themes include indigenous culture, colonization effects, historical narratives, and the resilience of the Taino people.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify if there are illustrations or maps included.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.