This fascinating study examines the fishing practices of Native American tribes along the eastern coast of the United States, from Delaware to North Carolina. Drawing on archaeological and ethnographic evidence, Jordan provides a detailed account of the methods used to harvest fish and shellfish, as well as their social and cultural significance.

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