The First North Americans: An Archaeological Journey

Once again, another great book by Brian Fagan. Archaeology explained for the non-archaeologist.

I really enjoyed this book. I attended an archeologist’s lecture about local paleoindian history where I live, and the book was referenced in his PowerPoint presentation. So I bought it.The book breaks up North America in regions, so if someone was interested in a specific area they could simply turn to the section.Is it a good book for college students and professionals? I have no idea. I’m a blue collar retiree that has an interest in archeology. Perhaps the lecturer only included the books for people like me as opposed to his students. But I think it would fit the bill for almost anyone.Glad to have it on my book shelves. Something I can take with me when I travel the US.

I had to read this book for a college course, but even despite that very much enjoyed it. Fagan covers many different groups of First peoples and in the process provides a clear depiction each society's respective culture and the archaeological evidence that makes such a depiction possible. The different pictures and aside panels break up the text in a way that makes the book feel like a quick read, yet when I got to the end I felt like I had developed a pretty good foundation on which I could build a more in-depth understanding of the Native peoples of North America.

This is the third Brain Fagan book that our book club has read. This is totally outside the comfort zone of most of the members but they have thoroughly enjoyed each one. We've had wonderful discussions. I'm the only one with an anthropology background and I've taken great pleasure in the interest these books inspire among my friends.

This is an excellent overview book, but it is a little dated now. It really doesn't talk much about more recent discoveries and debates about pre-Clovis inhabitants.

The book is easy to follow and it gives munch information. It is well organized and is a good read.

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Professor Fagan's books are always informative. This one is no exception.

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