The first book to present the history of Wisconsin's Native peoples from their own perspective -- From origin stories to contemporary struggles over treaty rights and sovereignty issues, Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Renewal explores Wisconsin's rich Na…
More mounds were built by ancient Native Americans in Wisconsin than in any other region of North America--between 15,000 and 20,000, at least 4,000 of which remain today. Most impressive are the effigy mounds, huge earthworks sculpted in the shapes of thunderbirds, water panthe…
More mounds were built by ancient Native Americans in Wisconsin than in any other region of North America--between 15,000 and 20,000, at least 4,000 of which remain today. Most impressive are the effigy mounds, huge earthworks sculpted in the shapes of thunderbirds, water panthe…
Intro -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Preface to the Second Edition -- Acknowledgments -- 1. The Mystery of the Mounds -- 2. In Search of the Mound Builders -- 3. Excavation, Chronology, and Meanings of the Mounds -- 4. Wisconsin before the Mound Builders -- 5. Early Burial Moun…
More mounds were built by ancient Native Americans in Wisconsin than in any other region in North America- between 15,000 and 20,000, at least 4,000 of which remain today. Most impressive are the effigy mounds, huge earthworks sculpted in the shapes of thunderbirds, water panthe…