ABSTRACT

A Prehistory of North America covers the ever-evolving understanding of the prehistory of North America, from its initial colonization, through the development of complex societies, and up to contact with Europeans.
This book is the most up-to-date treatment of the prehistory of North America.  In addition, it is organized by culture area in order to serve as a companion volume to “An Introduction to Native North America.”  It also includes an extensive bibliography to facilitate research by both students and professionals.

chapter 1|17 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|33 pages

How and When

Peopling the New World

chapter 3|17 pages

A Paleoindian Continent

chapter 4|22 pages

Whales and Sleds

The Arctic

chapter 5|21 pages

Salmon and Potlatches

The Northwest Coast

chapter 6|16 pages

Roots and Pithouses

The Plateau

chapter 7|27 pages

Acorns and Diversity

California

chapter 8|29 pages

Marshes and Deserts

The Great Basin

chapter 9|43 pages

Pithouses and Pueblos

The Southwest

chapter 10|23 pages

Following Bison

The Great Plains

chapter 11|26 pages

Corn and Villages

The Northeast

chapter 12|33 pages

Mounds and Towns

The Southeast

chapter 13|10 pages

Moose and Fish

The Subarctic

chapter 14|6 pages

Epilogue

After Prehistory