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By Cameron B. Wesson

these unexpected with the prehistory of North the US have a basic conception of the cultures of the continent that comes with local american citizens dwelling in tipis, donning feathered headdresses and buckskin garments, and following migratory bison herds at the nice Plains. even supposing those practices have been a part of a few local American societies, they don't safely characterize the variety of cultural practices by way of the overpowering majority of local American peoples. Media misrepresentations formed via tv and flicks in addition to a spotlight on opt for areas and classes within the background of the U.S. have produced a very distorted view of the indigenous population of the continent and their cultures. The indigenous populations of North the US created amazing societies, engaged in exchange, and had assorted financial, social, and non secular cultures. during the last century, archaeological and ethnological examine all through all areas of North the US has published a lot in regards to the indigenous peoples of the continent. This e-book examines the lengthy and complicated background of human career in North the USA, overlaying its specific tradition in addition to components of the Arctic, California, japanese Woodlands, nice Basin, nice Plains, Northwest Coast, Plateau, Southwest, and Subarctic. whole with maps, a chronology that spans the heritage from 11,000 B.C. to A.D. 1850, an introductory essay, greater than seven-hundred dictionary entries, and a accomplished bibliography, this reference is a worthy device for students and scholars. An appendix of museums that experience North American collections and a list of archaeological websites that let excursions via the general public additionally make this an available advisor to the lay reader and highschool student.

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