New Releases by Raymond Bial

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and notable people of the Cheyenne.

Discusses the nature and importance of soil and the many forms of life it supports.

Presents a brief history of the one-room schools that existed in the United States from the 1700s to the 1950s.

The Cajun people have a long history of having to leave their homes: first in France, then later in Canada, and even in America, families were broken apart by exile and were scattered across the continent. They were pushed farther and farther south, finally into the swamps and marshes of southern Louisiana. Here, deep in the bayous and backwaters, they have created a home for themselves that is unlike any other place on earth. In beautifully composed photographs and lucid text, Bial illuminates the spirit, resiliency, and warmth of the Cajun people.

Text and photographs describe the United States Corn Belt region and its harvest season.

Describes how slaves were able to preserve some elements of their African heritage despite the often brutal treatment they experienced on Southern plantations.

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Text and photographs depict the way of life of the Amish.