The environmental diversity of western North America is
astounding--from the wind-scoured tundra of the high mountains to
the seemingly desolate lowland deserts. No less remarkable is the
record of plant usage by the various indigenous peoples who have
been living there for more than twelve millennia. For the vast
majority of this time, their livelihood--food, shelter, fuel, and
medicine--depended on their knowledge and use of the plants that
surrounded them.
The most comprehensive overview in more than half a century on the
interconnectedness of people and plants, this book and its
companion volume, " People and Plants in Ancient Eastern North
America," present the latest information on three major topics: the
uses of native plants, the history of crops and their uses, and the
impact of humans on their environment. They not only contribute to
our understanding of the lives of prehistoric people but also serve
as guides for designing sustainable living today.
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