Turning PointsActual and Alternate Histories: Native America from Prehistory to First Contact

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This work is a fascinating history of precontact North America, presenting the facts and engaging the reader by using alternative history-what if key facts were different-to help develop critical thinking skills. * Extensive chronology shows context for events and gives scope and coverage in single graphic presentation * Eight original essays, written by distinguished scholars specializing in Native America, followed by discussion questions

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Rodney P. Carlisle, PhD, is professor emeritus of history at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, and vice president of History Associates Incorporated, Rockville, MD. J. Geoffrey Golson is president and editor of Golson Books, Ltd., Croton-on-Hudson, NY.