The stone age in North America, vol. 2 of 2

A richly illustrated encyclopedia explores the everyday objects of North America’s prehistoric peoples, from stone tools and copper blades to intricate shell beads and woven textiles. The author draws on museum collections and field notes to present more than four thousand artifacts, each described with careful attention to form, function, and regional variation.

The volume devotes extensive sections to ground‑stone implements, the curious bird‑stones carved from stone and wood, and the diverse array of copper axes, chisels, and ornamental pieces found across the continent. Readers also encounter detailed surveys of pottery, bone and ivory tools, and the subtle artistry of feathered and bark objects, all supported by full‑page plates that bring the ancient material world to life.

Through a scholarly yet accessible voice, the work offers listeners a window into the ingenuity and adaptability of the continent’s early inhabitants, highlighting how their craft reflected both the environments they lived in and the cultural connections they forged long before written records.