Traditional and contemporary dishes prepared by native American-Indian cooks across North America are presented in this cookbook. Fifty colour photographs illustrate 150 authentic recipes based on the indigenous plants and natural bounty of the New World. Organized by regions and introduced by an expert on the Indians of each area, every chapter discusses the cultures of major tribal groups, their diets and the historic dishes they developed. All recipes have been adapted for contemporary kitchens. The photographs are by the award-winning photographer of "Foods of Vietnam".