New Releases by Raymond Bial

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and customs of the Seminole people.

Presents a brief history of the one-room schools that existed in the United States from the 1700s to the 1950s.

Describes the history, social structure, and customs of the People of the Longhouse.

Discusses the history, culture, beliefs, changing ways, and notable people of the Navajo.

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and customs of the Cherokee people.

Examines the origins, beliefs, language, and culture of the Sioux, also known as the Dakota Indians.

The Cajun people have a long history of having to leave their homes: first in France, then later in Canada, and even in America, families were broken apart by exile and were scattered across the continent. They were pushed farther and farther south, finally into the swamps and marshes of southern Louisiana. Here, deep in the bayous and backwaters, they have created a home for themselves that is unlike any other place on earth. In beautifully composed photographs and lucid text, Bial illuminates the spirit, resiliency, and warmth of the Cajun people.

Describes how slaves were able to preserve some elements of their African heritage despite the often brutal treatment they experienced on Southern plantations.

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Presents a fourth-generation farm family in Illinois, describing their work and other activities, and explaining why it''s becoming increasingly hard for a family farm to survive.

Text and photographs depict the way of life of the Amish.

Text and photographs describe the United States Corn Belt region and its harvest season.

Librarians who find themselves having to photograph some aspect of their libraries for publicity, instruction, annual reports, etc, but who have little technical skill or training in photography should find this how-to guide is just what they need.