ABOUT THIS BOOK

“California’s Ancient Past is an excellent introduction and overview of the archaeology and ancient peoples of this diverse and dynamic part of North America. Written in a concise and approachable format, the book provides an excellent foundation for students, the general public, and scholars working in other regions around the world. This book will be an important source of information on California’s ancient past for years to come.”—Torben C. Rick, Smithsonian Institution

REVIEWS

"California's Ancient Past is a well written, highly informative, and thought-provoking book; it will make a significant contribution to California archaeology. It is highly readable—the text and materials covered are suitable for both scholars and interested lay people. The book is well organized...with discussions about the culture history and theoretical perspectives of California archaeology and . . . the latest and most relevant references."— Kent Lightfoot, University of California, Berkeley

“With California’s Ancient Past, Arnold and Walsh [offer] a well-written, interesting, and succinct archaeological summary of California from the terminal Pleistocene to historic contact.”—David S. Whitley, Journal of Anthropological Research

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Introduction to California

Chapter 7: Hunters and Artists of the High Desert

Chapter 8: The Future of California Archaeology

References

Index

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