Publisher's Synopsis
Plant Geography and Culture History in the American Southwest is a comprehensive book by George Francis Carter, published as part of the Viking Fund Publications in Anthropology series. The book explores the relationship between plant geography and culture history in the American Southwest region, focusing on the interactions between humans and their environment. Carter's research is based on extensive fieldwork and analysis of plant species and their distribution, as well as archaeological and historical data. He presents a detailed overview of the region's plant geography, including the distribution of various species and their ecological significance. The book also examines the ways in which indigenous cultures in the Southwest interacted with their environment, particularly through their use of plants for food, medicine, and other purposes. Carter discusses the role of agriculture in these cultures, as well as the impact of European colonization on the region's plant communities and cultural practices. Overall, Plant Geography and Culture History in the American Southwest provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the complex relationships between plants and people in this unique and ecologically diverse region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
