| Exploring Ancient Native America: An Archaeological Guide Contributor(s): Hurst Thomas, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 041592359X ISBN-13: 9780415923590 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1999 Annotation: The archaeological remnants of the first Americans tell a story of advanced civilization and culture. From the Pueblo dwellings of the Southwest to the buffalo jumps of the Great Plains to the coastal villages of the Northwest, the author combines the latest field research with accounts of tribal life to offer a new perspective on Native American history, culture and ritual. Using a chronological and regional framework, Thomas describes each of the prehistoric early native cultures, including Paleoindians of the North, the moundbuilding Mississippian cultures, and the ancient Anasazi peoples of the Southwest. Covering nine million square miles and 25,000 years, "Exploring Ancient Native America" suggests more than four hundred accessible sites where individuals can observe the remains of prehistoric American cultures today. Thomas also includes relevant contributions from Native American scholars, poets, and activists on topics such as language, oral tradition, contact, and sacred sites. The mostcomprehensive guide available," Exploring Ancient Native America" is an excellent primer on early Native American cultures in every region of the country for both the intrepid explorer and the armchair traveler. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - History | Native American - History | North American |
| Dewey: 970.01 |
| LCCN: 99014343 |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 5.87" W x 9.45" (1.16 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Prehistoric - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This guide combines field research with accounts of tribal life to offer a new perspective on Native American history, culture and ritual. Covering nine million square miles and 25,000 years, it includes: insights into prehistoric early native cultures; information on more than 400 prehistoric sites; and contributions from Native American scholars, poets, and activists. |
