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A Time Before New Hampshire: The Story of a Land and Native Peoples,New
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In this masterful and elegant book, Michael J. Caduto tells the complete story of the land of New Hampshirestarting with the formation of earth 4.6 billion years ago and continuing with changes to its peoples and the environment through the seventeenth century. Part I offers a comprehensive look at every aspect of the ancient natural worldincluding geology, glaciology, botany, climatology, ecology, zoology, and paleobotany. It describes the formation of the land hundreds of millions of years ago as a result of major movements in the tectonic plates; chronicles the rise and fall of reptiles, mammals, birds, and plants and other life forms stemming from climatic changes; and explores the arrival of human beings during and after the relatively recent ice age. The rest of the volume immerses the reader in the history of the human populations in New Hampshire, beginning with the Paleoindian period of hunter gatherers over twelve thousand years ago and continuing through the arrival of horticulture among the Alnbak (Abenaki) and beyond. Caduto explores the Alnbaks daytoday existence, culture, and traditional tales as preserved by archeologists, anthropologists, historians, and living cultures. Emphasizing the beliefs, cultures, and practices of these native people, Caduto details the Alnbaks relationship to the natural world as he tells the story of coevolution between the land and people through time. Caduto takes the reader on an exploration through New Hampshires rich and diverse historyusing firsthand experiences, recreations of natural and human environments, journeys through historical landscapes and visits with the families of ancient peopleto present a thorough profile of the early beginnings of the Granite State. The volume features an epilogue by Charlie True, Member of the Tribal Council, Abenaki Nation of New Hampshire, and nearly one hundred photographs, illustrations, and detailed maps depicting past peoples, historical trails, and indigenous cultures and environments of New Hampshire.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'A Time Before New Hampshire'? A: The book covers the history of New Hampshire, focusing on its natural environment and the indigenous peoples from the formation of the earth to the seventeenth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael J. Caduto, who is known for his expertise in natural history and Native American cultures.
- Q: What topics are explored in the first part of the book? A: The first part examines geology, glaciology, botany, climatology, ecology, zoology, and paleobotany related to New Hampshire's natural history.
- Q: How does the book address the indigenous peoples of New Hampshire? A: The book details the history, culture, and beliefs of the Alnôbak (Abenaki) and their relationship with the land from the Paleoindian period onward.
- Q: What type of illustrations can be found in the book? A: The book features nearly one hundred photographs, illustrations, and maps that depict historical trails and indigenous cultures of New Hampshire.
- Q: What is the book's condition? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still fully functional.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is a paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 1, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 284 pages.
- Q: Is there any additional content in the book? A: Yes, the volume includes an epilogue by Charlie True, a member of the Tribal Council of the Abenaki Nation of New Hampshire.