Before Yellowstone: Native American Archaeology in the National Park

*Publishing February 2018*
Produced by Douglas H. MacDonald

Since 1872, visitors have flocked to Yellowstone National Park to gaze in awe at its dramatic geysers, stunning mountains, and impressive wildlife. Yet more than a century of archeological research shows that the wild landscape has a long history of human presence. Native American people have lived in the region for at least 11,000 years, and twenty-six tribes claim cultural association with Yellowstone today.

"Before Yellowstone" tells the story of these early people as revealed by archaeological research into nearly 2,000 sites--many of which MacDonald helped survey and excavate. He describes and explains the significance of archaeological areas, the archaeological methods used, and the limits of archaeological knowledge. "Before Yellowstone" unearths the prehistory of America's first national park and brings to life a fascinating story of human engagement with this stunning landscape.

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Awesome I'm Apache I'll check it out