Lines Drawn Upon the Water - (Indigenous Studies) by Karl S Hele (Paperback)

The Lines Drawn upon the Water collection of essays offers a nuanced understanding of the complex history of the Great Lakes region, specifically the impact of colonial and national boundaries on local communities.

The book challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about the clear-cut international division and instead embrace a more nuanced view of the borderlands.

Through a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates history, anthropology, environmental studies, and literature, the essays provide a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of Native peoples, white social and political institutions, and the natural environment.

The collection successfully deconstructs the perception of the Great Lakes borderland as a clear-cut international division and instead highlights the importance of recognizing the artificial divisions imposed by national boundaries.

By providing a thought-provoking read that sets a standard for future native borderland studies, this book is an essential addition to any collection on North American history or the Great Lakes region.