American Historical Fiction discussion

Does anyone have suggestions for historical fiction and non-fiction with regards to Native American Indians?

I will mention this also in the French and Indian War thread, but I enjoyed Robert Moss's The Firekeeper. It follows the life of William Johnson, a man who deftly traveled the worlds of English settlers and Mohawks in 18th Century New York. But it's also told from the point of view of several Native American characters. He does a great job immersing you in the Mohawk culture and mindset without going overboard and appearing cheesy. However, he does go right up to the edge of fantasy and magic elements, not quite crossing it in my opinion.

Matt wrote: "I will mention this also in the French and Indian War thread, but I enjoyed Robert Moss's The Firekeeper. It follows the life of William Johnson, a man who deftly traveled the worlds of English set..."

Thank you Matt, I will check it out!

Louise Erdrich writes a lot of books about the Ojibwe. I think many/most/all are set around North Dakota. They are not "early" Native American, I think more 20th century. I haven't read anything, but people seem to love her books or hate them. Also, it seems like a big complaint from people is that of character development- to some people she appears to skimp on that. But, then I've heard other people say that her characters reappear from earlier works- so she's already developed them in another book. So, they probably should be read in order even though they are technically stand alone novels.

Shay wrote: "Louise Erdrich writes a lot of books about the Ojibwe. I think many/most/all are set around North Dakota. They are not "early" Native American, I think more 20th century. I haven't re..."

I fell in love with the Louise Erdrich books purely by chance, had no idea what I was getting into. Turns out I read a 'pre-quel' written after most of the other books (The Last Report...) and one of the things I loved best was the challenge of keeping the various people and families and histories straight. I have since read ~4 of her other books, paying no attention to the original order. Some are stronger than others - but they will still pepper my reading list until I get through them all!
But back to the original question regarding Native American books - there is People of the Whale by Linda Hogan (~20th century NW Natives).

I looked at my lists and someone recommended these two series, but I haven't quite gotten to them yet:

W. Michael Gear's series that starts with People of the Wolf.

William Sarabande's series that starts with Beyond the Sea of Ice

Leslie Marmon Silko's Gardens in the Dunes: A Novelis wonderful. I haven't read anything else by this Native American author, but I highly recommend this one. It takes place in the early 20th century.

Kim, I also love The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse. I originally saw it in a bookshop window and was intrigued. It's still my favorite book by Louise Erdrich.

One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd is fiction, about a group of white women sent to the Cheyenne as brides. A pretty sad portrait of the decline and subjugation of the Cheyenne as America expands westward.

And Geraldine Brooks has a new one out, Caleb's Crossing, about the first Native American to graduate from Harvard. I haven't read it yet, though.

Shomeret wrote: "Leslie Marmon Silko's Gardens in the Dunes: A Novelis wonderful. I haven't read anything else by this Native American author, but I highly recommend this one. It takes place in the e..."

Ooh yes, I've heard of but not read Silko!!! Thanks!

Thank you EVERYONE! This will be great :)