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This comprehensive volume provides an illuminating examination of the indigenous peoples of North America, mapping their history, cultural diversity, and environmental adaptations across ten distinct regions. From the arid deserts of the Southwest and the Great Basin to the icy expanses of the Arctic and Subarctic, the book explores how diverse tribal groups, including the Crow, Pawnee, and Tlingit, shaped their lives through unique subsistence strategies and social structures.
The narrative is enriched by scholarly contributions from experts at the Smithsonian Institution and other leading cultural archives. It combines historical analysis with thirty-eight specialist artifact spreads—featuring detailed imagery of traditional clothing, tools, and ceremonial objects—to provide an intimate portrait of Native American life. By grounding its research in archaeological, linguistic, and ethnographic evidence, the book offers a definitive account of ancient migrations and the enduring traditions of diverse cultures. This work is an essential resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the sophisticated lifestyles and heritage of the original inhabitants of the North American continent, presented through a rigorous yet highly accessible historical lens.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing, ex library, some cover wear, and handwriting on initial page) Hardcover ISBN 0861015231
