Facing East from Indian Country

"Facing East from Indian Country" by Daniel K. Richter reexamines the history of North America from a Native perspective, highlighting that Native Americans played a central role in shaping early American history long before European settlers arrived. The book explores how indigenous communities adapted and thrived despite the upheavals of European contact and expansion, challenging traditional narratives that marginalize their influence. It also illuminates the profound changes brought about by the American Revolution, which marginalized Native peoples from the new nation’s creation. Through this reevaluation, Richter offers a fresh, nuanced understanding of American origins centered on Native experiences.