The prehistory of the Northwest Coast

This volume provides a descriptive overview of the cultural complexity on the northwest coast that stretches from northern California to Alaska. Topics covered here range from the earliest settlements to the subsequent cultural diversities in native American populations. Maps, charts, and illustrations further enhance the book's interest and appeal. Key features include chapters which include exhaustive research on such topics as the evolution of individual cultures, history of various archaeological research findings, and studies of the initial colonization of the northwest coast.