First Peoples, First Contacts : Native Peoples of North America

King, J. C. H.

ISBN 10: 0714125385 / ISBN 13: 9780714125381

Published by British Museum Press, 1999

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Peoples, First Contacts : Native Peoples of North America
• Publisher: British Museum Press
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0714125385
• ISBN 13: 9780714125381
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.661 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

At once a history of the culture of the first inhabitants of North America--as long ago as 12,000 years--and a celebration of that culture's splendid variety, this book is rich in historical testimony and anecdotes that weave a magnificent tapestry of Native American life. 205 illustrations, 170 in color.

About the Author

J. C. H. King is curator of the North American collections in the Department of Ethnography at the British Museum. He is the author of Arctic Hunters and coauthor of Aspects of Early North American Metallurgy.