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The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America

By Ellsworth Huntington
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A compact geographic and anthropological survey links the physical shape, climate, and vegetation of the Americas to the distribution, health, and cultural adaptations of indigenous peoples. It traces oceanic and atmospheric approaches that affected contact, compares Old and New World cultural correspondences, and explains continental formation and geographic provinces. Chapters treat plant cover, climatic variability as a driver of biological and social change, and the ways limited technologies and staple crops conditioned native responses to environment, yielding an integrated account of nature’s influence on aboriginal American life.

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Ellsworth Huntington

Ellsworth Huntington was an American geographer and climatologist known for his pioneering work in the fields of climate and human geography. His influential writings, such as "Climatic Changes: Their Nature and Causes," explore the relationship between climate and human activities, emphasizing how environmental factors shape civilizations. In addition to his scientific contributions, Huntington authored "The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America," which examines the history and culture of Native American peoples. His interdisciplinary approach has left a lasting impact on both geography and environmental studies.

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