A Time Before New Hampshire

Michael J. Caduto tells the complete story of the land of New Hampshire - starting with the formation of earth 4.6 billion years ago and continuing with changes to its peoples and the environment through the seventeenth century.Caduto takes the reader on an exploration through New Hampshire's rich and diverse history - using first-hand experiences, re-creations of natural and human environments, journeys through historical landscapes, and visits with the families of ancient people - to present a thorough profile of the early beginnings of the Granite State.The volume features an epilogue by Charlie True, Member of the Tribal Council, Abenaki Nation of New Hampshire, and nearly one hundred photographs, illustrations, and detailed maps depicting past peoples, historical trails, and indigenous cultures and environments of New Hampshire.