Every year thousands of people visit the San Juan Islands off the
coast of Washington State. With a copy of "Exploring Coast Salish
Prehistory" in hand, they will enjoy an introduction both to
archaeology in general and to sites within San Juan Island National
Historic Park.
The Coast Salish people inhabited the San Juans for 5,000 years.
One important site on San Juan Island, Cattle Point, was a summer
camp where residents engaged in fishing and shellfish harvesting.
Native peoples' recollections of activities there have been
confirmed by physical evidence in the form of shell middens, fish
bones, and other artifacts.
Another San Juan site, English Camp, was a winter village site
for 2,000 years. Structural remains provide insight into how
people's lives and activities changed over time. Tools found at the
site have allowed archaeologists to deduce that early residents ate
camas bulbs and other plants, engaged in woodworking, weaving,
fishing, and carving, and manufactured and used stone tools.
Stein's discussions of the sites and archaeological practices
are enhanced by numerous illustrations. Clear photos of different
types of artifacts, topographical maps, and other images help the
reader to understand how people lived in the San Juans thousands of
years ago.
Julie K. Stein is a curator of archaeology at the Burke Museum
of Natural History and Culture; professor of anthropology; and
divisional dean of computing, facilities, and research in the
College of Arts and Sciences -- all at the University of
Washington.
General
| Imprint: |
University of Washington Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
November 2000 |
| First published: |
September 2000 |
| Authors: |
Julie K. Stein
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade / Trade
|
| Pages: |
136 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-295-97957-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
Archaeology by period / region >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-295-97957-7 |
| Barcode: |
9780295979571 |
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