The Mi'kmaq (Micmac): How Their Ancestors Lived Five Hundred Years Ago Paperback – January 1, 1985

An illustrated child's book about the Mi'kmaq indians I figured would be an asset to my genealogy research. This book fits that bill. Thank you so much. The book arrived today Feb. 3, 2014. It is like new. I doubt it was ever used. I look forward to going back to Nova Scotia but this time for a real visit. Many of my husband's and my ancestors went from France to Acadia. Many know the rest of the story. Thank you so very much.

This was a gift so I don't know how good or informative the book was, as recipients ALWAYS thank you and tell you that your gift was terrific.

this is a well written book that is interesting to kids and adults. gave me a lot of information about the northeast's largest tribe. it was a lot of fun to read and i'm 48!

The book arrived in poor condition (paid for new item). The book itself was not as informative as I would have liked for the $20 price tag. I made the mistake of going by other reviews that said that it had great illustrations & content. This was not so. I was overall disappointed with this purchase.

Very Good Book

excellent

I bought this book to give to children, but enjoyed reading it myself. Accompanied by superb pen-and-ink drawings, the text is clearly written with just the right amount of detail to hold the attention of a young or adult reader. An historical overview is followed by a comprehensive but succinct description of the Micmacs' way of life. This of course covers topics such as hunting and fishing, and construction of shelter, canoes, sleds, tools, snowshoes, clothes, cookware and so forth, as well as "juicy" details of their social culture. This is history as it should be taught, with interesting descriptions of how children are cared for and educated, how extended families live together peacefully in single-room wigwams, how nature is viewed and revered, craft design and technology, courtship and "preparing a marriage feast", and attitudes and customs surrounding death. The reader is left with a strong impression of the many highly developed skills acquired by men, women and children of ancient, indigenous peoples (a humbling contrast to our high-tech, low-skill modern world). Inevitably, the book concludes on a sadder note in its brief recounting of the fate of Micmacs after European settlement, before ending with mention of their current status in the Maritime provinces.

Book was an ok read but was expecting more details and illustrations.

good gift

Friend loved it