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In Before Yellowstone, Douglas MacDonald tells the story of these early people as revealed by archaeological research into nearly 2,000 sites - many of which he helped survey and excavate. He describes and explains the significance of archaeological areas such as the easy-to-visit Obsidian Cliff, where hunters obtained volcanic rock to make tools and for trade, and Yellowstone Lake, a traditional place for gathering edible plants. MacDonald helps readers understand the archaeological methods used and the limits of archaeological knowledge.
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Before Yellowstone: Native American Archaeology in the National Park, Douglas Macdonald
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- Released
- 2018
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- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Before Yellowstone: Native American Archaeology in the National Park
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Douglas Macdonald
- Publisher
- UNIV OF WASHINGTON PR
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN10
- 0295742208
- ISBN13
- 9780295742205
- Series
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- In Before Yellowstone, Douglas MacDonald tells the story of these early people as revealed by archaeological research into nearly 2,000 sites - many of which he helped survey and excavate. He describes and explains the significance of archaeological areas such as the easy-to-visit Obsidian Cliff, where hunters obtained volcanic rock to make tools and for trade, and Yellowstone Lake, a traditional place for gathering edible plants. MacDonald helps readers understand the archaeological methods used and the limits of archaeological knowledge.