Mining History Association Clark C. Spence Award The mining industry in North America has a rich and conflicted history. It is associated with the opening of th

The greatness of America is right under our feet. The American past—the people, battles, industry and homes—can be found not only in libraries and museums,

Contains 450 entries by 110 contributors, organized by themes including issues, events, culture, government, people, and primary sources about American Indians.

In this unique volume, archaeologists examine the changing economic structure of trade in North America over a period of 6,000 years. Organined by geographical