Native Americans and European Settlers

Native Americans and European Settlers, written by David Louis for middle-grade readers, provides a historical overview of the interactions between Indigenous peoples and European colonists in North America from the early contact period through the nineteenth century. The book covers key events such as first encounters, the formation of settlements, treaty negotiations, armed conflicts, and the forced relocations of Native nations, while examining the perspectives and cultural practices of both groups. It presents a factual account of diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange, as well as the lasting impact of these turbulent relations on the peoples of the continent.