"The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America" by Ellsworth Huntington is a journey through the landscapes that sculpted the lives of Native Americans, from their cultures to their histories. It goes beyond the typical history lesson, shining a light on how things like plants and weather deeply affected Native American health and success. The book starts in a classroom, where Native American and African American students are learning skills to fit into white society, setting the stage for a story about how different groups have mixed and moved across America. It discusses migrations from Asia, Europe, and Africa, suggesting that our differences come from adapting to different places. This gives a base for understanding how the environment shaped the paths of Native Americans.
The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America
By Ellsworth Huntington
Discover how the very land itself molded civilizations as we uncover the hidden connections between geography and the untold stories of America's first peoples.
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About the AuthorEllsworth Huntington was a professor of geography at Yale University during the early 20th century, known for his studies on environmental determinism/climatic determinism, economic growth, and economic geography. He served as president of the Ecological Society of America in 1917, the Association of American Geographers in 1923 and president of the board of directors of the American Eugenics Society from 1934 to 1938.
Ellsworth Huntington was a professor of geography at Yale University during the early 20th century, known for his studies on environmental determinism/climatic determinism, economic growth, and economic geography. He served as president of the Ecological Society of America in 1917, the Association of American Geographers in 1923 and president of the board of directors of the American Eugenics Society from 1934 to 1938.
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