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Book Synopsis
A provocative, comprehensive survey of organic compounds used as poisons—on arrows and spears, in food, and even as insecticides—by numerous Native American tribes.

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"A unique contribution to the field of American Indian ethnology... This information has never been compiled before, and I doubt that many ethnologists in the field have ever suspected the extent to which poison was used among North American Indians. This book significantly extends our understanding." Wayne Van Horne, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Kennesaw State University

Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • 1. On Plant Poisons
  • 2. Nonmilitary Poisons
  • 3. World Survey of Arrow Poisoning
  • 4. Arrow Poisons of the North American Indians
  • 5. Other Uses of Poisons in Warfare
  • 6. Paleo-Indian Poison Use
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix: North American Indian Tribes That Used Arrow Poison and Types of Poison Used
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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      Publisher: MU - University of Texas Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 2/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780292722293, 978-0292722293
      ISBN10: 029272229X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A provocative, comprehensive survey of organic compounds used as poisons—on arrows and spears, in food, and even as insecticides—by numerous Native American tribes.

      Trade Review
      "A unique contribution to the field of American Indian ethnology... This information has never been compiled before, and I doubt that many ethnologists in the field have ever suspected the extent to which poison was used among North American Indians. This book significantly extends our understanding." Wayne Van Horne, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Kennesaw State University

      Table of Contents
      • Introduction
      • 1. On Plant Poisons
      • 2. Nonmilitary Poisons
      • 3. World Survey of Arrow Poisoning
      • 4. Arrow Poisons of the North American Indians
      • 5. Other Uses of Poisons in Warfare
      • 6. Paleo-Indian Poison Use
      • Conclusion
      • Appendix: North American Indian Tribes That Used Arrow Poison and Types of Poison Used
      • Notes
      • Bibliography
      • Index

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