This volume provides a descriptive overview of the cultural complexity on the northwest coast that stretches from northern California to Alaska. Topics covered range from the earliest settlements to the subsequent cultural diversities in native American populations. Maps, charts, and illustrations further enhance the book's interest and appeal.

Key Features
* Chapters include exhaustive research on such topics as:
* The evolution of individual cultures
* History of various archaeological research findings
* Studies of the initial colonization of the northwest coast