I rarely promote other books on this site since I generally promote my own book. I have a few from time to time because of their unique connection with my home state of Kentucky. But in today's post I want to make an exception. A book entitled the "Indian Givers" is the work of anthropologist Jack Weatherford.
Weatherford describes the transformation of the world as a result of the Natives of the Americas. Amazingly, some of the things, devices and ideas that we take for granted everyday had roots in practices and items acquired from the early Americans.
Though the book was first published in 1988, the modest 272 paperback is captivating for those interested in history and anthropology. We take for granted the effect the common potato had on the industrial revolution. Or the fact that only excellent cotton came from the Native Americans. It's a book about gifts to the world from the West. I've had the book a number of years and though it is older now, it is not out of date. I recently was reminded of it while having a conversation with friends about trade routes and items of the prehistoric people of our area. After digging the book up from its burial in storage and reading some of it again I just had to share it with those of you who have such interests.
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Indian Givers" is still available in paper back at
Amazon.com and a modest price I was amazed to discover. Of course my book is also available at Amazon.com
here.
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| Turkey track carved into rock pointing up Swift Creek |
I would also like to invite you to visit other articles on my blog site here. For those searching for the lost silver mine treasure there is a lot of good information. Other articles cover some of Kentucky's unique places and history.
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| Kentucky's Agate found only in four counties in the state is considered one of the most prized |
