Lost River Settlements

Mira Donnelly

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Summary

Lost River Settlements explores the mysteries surrounding abandoned indigenous settlements along North American rivers, revealing the complex interplay between environmental factors, trade networks, and social resilience. These riverine societies adapted ingeniously to seasonal flooding and fluctuating resources. The book examines how shifts in climate patterns and resource depletion impacted established ways of life. The book analyzes archaeological records, oral histories, and environmental data to understand cultural change and environmental adaptation. Understanding the rise and fall of these settlements provides lessons for addressing contemporary environmental and social pressures. The narrative unfolds across sections, examining ecological contexts, social structures, and factors contributing to abandonment, using archaeological findings and environmental data to build a compelling account.

Available since: 03/29/2025.

Print length: 64 pages.

Humanities & Social Sciences

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