kennewick man

An anthropologist examines growing evidence about early visitors to North America who predate Native Americans and describes the 1996 discovery of a skeleton near Kennewick, Washington, whose physical characteristics where unlike those of American Indians.

Explores the discovery and identification of the Kennewick Man, a nine thousand year old skeleton whose remains where found in a river bed in Washington State in 1996.

Describes the 1996 discovery of Kennewick Man, the oldest and most complete skeleton found in America. Examines his proposed physical description, life, and times; and discusses the court battle that followed debating ownership of the bones by local native groups. Includes illustrations, maps, a glossary, and a timeline.