Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-103) and index.
Contents
An ancient people -- A new homeland -- Men from heaven -- The Tainos' protector -- Gold fever -- Homeless in their own land -- The blood tax -- Subjects of the crown -- "As free men" -- A life of misery -- Free at last.
Summary
Describes the history, culture, and mysterious fate of the first native Americans to welcome Columbus in 1492.
