Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals

The first highways of the continent were not built by iron or stone but traced by the movements of the mound‑building peoples and the great herds of buffalo that roamed the interior. Their trails followed the natural watersheds, carving routes that would later guide explorers, traders, and settlers. Detailed maps and vivid illustrations bring these ancient pathways to life, showing how geography and animal migration shaped the earliest travel corridors across the Midwest.

Listening to this volume reveals how those primal tracks became the backbone of America’s later road and canal systems. The author weaves together archaeology, geography, and early travel stories to illustrate why roads are such a clear measure of a civilization’s growth. As you follow the narration, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on the forces that directed the nation’s expansion long before the age of railways, and how the land itself dictated the first connections between peoples.