An award-winning journalist and historian, Douglas Hunter's previous books include Half Moon and God's Mercies.
The Place of Stone may finally set the public history
straight."--American Historical Review
The Place of Stone would be useful in public history, Native
American history, or history of archaeology courses. Given its
regional emphasis, the book will be especially useful for
instructors in New England."--The Journal of American History
A richly detailed and researched account of this seemingly
enigmatic rock that will appeal to readers fascinated with the
minutiae and ironies of antiquarian scholarship."--Winterthur
Portfolio
Deeply researched and fascinating to explore. . . . The rich array
of books and archival sources provide a jumping off place for
further investigation into efforts made at erasing Native place and
speak volumes about the importance of acknowledging Native presence
in relation to the rock as well as, more generally, the space of
what we call New England."--Historical Journal of Massachusetts
Hunter's deeply researched, heavily detailed study raises
fascinating questions about white Americans' understandings of
Native American culture as well as their own sense of identity and
nation."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
Recommended."--Choice
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