Wonderful Power: The Story of Ancient Copper Working in the Lake Superior Basin - Paperback

by Susan R. Martin (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Susan R. Martin is an assistant professor of archaeology and anthropology at Michigan Technological University.