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Jason Hook

    Jason Hook crafts imaginative fiction and informative non-fiction for young readers. His distinctive 'verse a day' illustrated fairy tales offer a daily dose of enchantment online. Hook balances his writing, editing, and publishing endeavors with a passion for music, nature walks, and birdwatching.

    People Who Made History, Native Americans
    Wendy and the Wallpaper Cat
    To Live and Die in the West
    Sharks And Other Sea Creatures
    The Apaches
    The American Plains Indians
    • The Apaches

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.1(17)Add rating

      The Apache culture of 1850 was a blend of influences from the peoples of the Great Plains, Great Basin and the South-West, particularly the Pueblos, and – as time progressed – from the Spanish and American settlers. This fascinating work by Jason Hook examines the Apaches, their social structure, religion and warcraft, and outlines the Apache wars and conflicts with the American, including the dramatic story of Crook and Geronimo. This absorbing volume is illustrated with a wealth contemporary photographs, museum examples and eight stunning full page colour plates by Richard Hook, making it the perfect book for anyone interested in this fascinating culture.

      The Apaches
    • Sharks And Other Sea Creatures

      • 63 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Presents a history of deep sea exploration as well as a description of the landscape and life found there.

      Sharks And Other Sea Creatures
    • To Live and Die in the West

      The American Indian Wars

      • 164 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The book explores the tragic cultural clashes between land-hungry white settlers and American Indians during the latter half of the nineteenth century. It delves into the perspectives of various participants, particularly the Plains Indians like the Sioux and Cheyenne, as well as the Apache peoples of the southwest. The narrative highlights the profound misunderstandings between these civilizations and the devastating consequences of their conflicts, ultimately portraying the struggle for dominance over the continent and the destruction of indigenous ways of life.

      To Live and Die in the West
    • A beautifully illustrated and original bedtime story inspired by the classic designs of Walter Crane.

      Wendy and the Wallpaper Cat
    • This text features nine life stories, presented in chronological order and interleaved with page-long passages giving the historical context that links these characters.

      People Who Made History, Native Americans