Wonderful Power: The Story of Ancient Copper Working in the Lake Superior Basin

Wonderful Power: The Story of Ancient Copper Working in the Lake Superior Basin

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Publisher's Synopsis

Native Americans in the Lake Superior basin mined copper and traded it beyond the area. They directed white settlers to copper lodes and explained the mineral's significance and ""wonderful power."" This work examines the archaeological record to relate the story of this prehistoric industry.

Book information

ISBN: 9780814328439
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Imprint: Wayne State University Press
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Language: English
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 426g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 19mm