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Description
Light from Ancient Campfires is the first book in twentyyears to gather together a comprehensive prehistoric archaeologicalrecord of the Northern Plains First Nations. Inthis important examination of the region’s earliestinhabitants, author Trevor R. Peck reviews the many changes ofinterpretation that have occurred in relevant literature publishedduring the last two decades.
Beginning with the earliest archaeological evidence for people inAlberta, Light from Ancient Campfires covers each period inchronological sequence. Light from Ancient Campfires provides a newdefinition for each archaeological phase, setting previous literaturein a new light.
Contributor Notes
Trevor R. Peck is the plains archaeologist at theArchaeological Survey with the Alberta government. He received his MAfrom the University of Alberta and his PhD from the University ofCalgary. The author of numerous articles and monographs, Dr.Peck’s research interests include the prehistory of the northernplains, public archaeology, and archaeological theory.
