Uncovering the latest archaeological findings from New England, New York and the Canadian Maritimes, this work traces the region's changing geography, peoples, and diverse cultures during the nearly 12,000 year span from the first human occupants at the end of the last Ice Age up to the period of European contact. Supplementing the richly illustrated text is a useful listing of related museums, and other organizations in the region, as well as a brief overview of the methods of the archaeologist. The book has had broad appeal for young adults, college students and the general public.
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"...The First Peoples of the Northeast is a fine first book to recommend for people who are interested in the history of native peoples in this region in particular, or who are interested in archaeology in general... "...The First Peoples of the Northeast has many strengths, and there are several points I especially like. First and foremost, both illustrations and text emphasize that archaeology is ultimately about real people and their activities in the past, not just about artifacts, stratigraphy, and theoretical models. Drawings of seasonal activities for each time period are especially helpful in making the past come alive. In fact, the authors are to be commended for the high quality of all the illustrations and photographs...I also like the book's strong emphasis on conservation of archaeological resources, and its view of archaeology as an ongoing process..." -- Barbara E. Luedtke, Professor of Anthropology, University of
"...This handsomely illustrated and beautifully printed volume serves as an excellent introduction to archaeology, a subject of increasing interest to precollege teachers and students. Well written and heavily illustrated with maps, photographs, and original drawings, The First Peoples of the Northeast is highly recommended for school libraries, museums, educators, and classroom use... "The First Peoples of the Northeast presents a remarkable combination of important strengths: a lively writing style; helpful, numerous illustrations and maps, a clearly conceived organization. There is a rare combination of attention to a narrative that focuses on real people's lives during real periods of time while at the same time explaining the scientific methodology that gave rise to the information presented." -- Ruth O. Selig, Executive Assistant to the Provost, Smithsonian Institution, AnthroNotes, a National Museum of Natural History for Teachers, Vol. 16 No.3, Fall, 1994, pp. 9-10
"Reviewing The First Peoples of the Northeast was a pleasure... The important factor is the Brauns' insightfulness to use a humanistic approach. The book is further strengthened with the sense of continuity which is provided, conveying that the descendants of the First Peoples continue to live here. In addition, I hope all readers will take seriously the brief but important chapter on Archaeology and Conservation." -- Trudi Lamb Richmond, Member of the Schaghticoke Tribe of Connecticut, Assistant Director of Public Programs at the Institute for American Indian Studies, Washington, CT. Review for back cover.
"...This handsomely illustrated and beautifully printed volume serves as an excellent introduction to archaeology, a subject of increasing interest to precollege teachers and students. Well written and heavily illustrated with maps, photographs, and original drawings, The First Peoples of the Northeast is highly recommended for school libraries, museums, educators, and classroom use... "The First Peoples of the Northeast presents a remarkable combination of important strengths: a lively writing style; helpful, numerous illustrations and maps, a clearly conceived organization. There is a rare combination of attention to a narrative that focuses on real people's lives during real periods of time while at the same time explaining the scientific methodology that gave rise to the information presented." -- Ruth O. Selig, Executive Assistant to the Provost, Smithsonian Institution, AnthroNotes, a National Museum of Natural History for Teachers, Vol. 16 No.3, Fall, 1994, pp. 9-10
"Reviewing The First Peoples of the Northeast was a pleasure... The important factor is the Brauns' insightfulness to use a humanistic approach. The book is further strengthened with the sense of continuity which is provided, conveying that the descendants of the First Peoples continue to live here. In addition, I hope all readers will take seriously the brief but important chapter on Archaeology and Conservation." -- Trudi Lamb Richmond, Member of the Schaghticoke Tribe of Connecticut, Assistant Director of Public Programs at the Institute for American Indian Studies, Washington, CT. Review for back cover.
From the Author
When we began writing this book I was a teacher in the local schools and my son and co-author was an archaeologist on the faculty of Southern Illinois University. From my experience in the classroom, we saw the need for appropriate and accurate resource material on the region's earliest peoples which would be non-technical and thus understandable to readers of any age untrained in the field of archaeology. We decided to collaborate on this book, combining his expertise on the subject and mine as a teacher and non-archaeologist.
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