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It is important to know as much as possible about the history and geography of your ancestors in order to determine which sources are valid and useful for your particular research. These books might give you context for your ancestors' lives. This is a select bibliography, and many more similar items can be found in the Library of Congress online catalog.
The following titles link to fuller bibliographic information in the Library of Congress Online Catalog. Links to additional online content are included when available.
American Indian Quotations by 
Atlas of American Indian Affairs by 
Black Indian Genealogy Research by 
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by 
The Cherokee Diaspora by 
Chronicles of Border Warfare by 
Early History of the Cherokees, Embracing Aboriginal Customs, Religion, Laws, Folk Lore, and Civilization Illustrated by 
The Encyclopedia of Native American Religions by 
The Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes by A guide to the Indian tribes of Oklahoma by 
History of the Cherokee Indians by Notes, on the Settlement and Indian Wars, of the Western Parts of Virginia and Pennsylvania, from the Year 1763 until the Year 1783 Inclusive by The Revolution on the Upper Ohio, 1775-1777 by 
Saints and Citizens by 
Tribal Libraries in the United States by 
