Im having some trouble researching native americans, and also their interactions with europeans for a game im making. Mainly interested in the late 1600s and 1700s.
Im reading a book called "masters of empire" which covers the great lakes area quite well, odawa and huron etc, but i need some good books on the iroqouis, maine and acadia, and cherokee. Its hard finding good books on them in that period.
Any help much appreciated!
Check out the book list, under Aboriginal American History
http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/books/americas#wiki_united_states
Also recommend "Facing East" by Richter. A great overview of Indian culture, politics, and perspective from contact through 16th century to the Jacksonian-era ethnic cleansing policies east of the Mississippi of early 19th century.
Edit: the book list also has a relevant section for Canada