There's an old saying: Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it. Yet for most people

Contains entries on the individuals, events, and topics in Native American history, from Abenaki through Jesuit relations, covering the period of the first human settlements in the Americas to the twenty-first century.

In one convenient, user-friendly volume, The Encyclopedia of American Facts and Dates explores more than 1,000 years of American history and popular culture. Covering from the 10th century through the 20th, readers will discover all the details, dates and events from the first Norse explorers in 986 through the end of 1996. Organized in four parallel columns for each year, and chronologically within each column, the book enables readers to see the progression of events in any given field as well as get a picture of all the important events of any year. In addition, the book contains an extensive index that allows readers to find specific entries quickly and easily. With more than 15,000 entries, this unique reference belongs in everyone's home library.

A comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia which provides information on over 150 native tribes of North America, including prehistoric peoples.

Covering the period from the colonial wars to the events of September 11, 2001, examines the causes and effects of America's wars, as well as key individuals, technological developments, and weapons systems.