Wonderful Power
The Story of Ancient Copper Working in the Lake Superior Basin
Susan R. Martin
Award WinnerPaperback
ISBN: 9780814328439
Pages: 296 Size: 6x9
Illustrations: 40 black and white images
Review
Wonderful Power is a clearly written and candid book by Dr. Susan Martin, who has been involved in some of the most important new archaeological discoveries relating to the topic of ancient copper-working in the Americas.
— David S. Brose
Native Americans in the Lake Superior basin mined copper and traded it beyond the area. They directed white settlers to copper lodes and explained the mineral's significance and "wonderful power." This work examines the archaeological record to relate the story of this prehistoric industry.
Wonderful Power is a clearly written and candid book by Dr. Susan Martin, who has been involved in some of the most important new archaeological discoveries relating to the topic of ancient copper-working in the Americas.
– David S. Brose, Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
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1999 - Result: Winner