{"product_id":"reading-rock-art-interpreting-the-indian-rock-paintings-of-the-canadian-shield-paperback","title":"Reading Rock Art: Interpreting the Indian Rock Paintings of the Canadian Shield - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGrace Rajnovich\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWayne Yerxa\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 400 rock paintings adorn the Canadian Shield from Quebec, across Ontario and as far west as Saskatchewan. The pictographs are the legacy of the Algonkian-speaking Cree and Ojibway, whose roots may extend to the beginnings of human occupancy in the region almost 10,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeologist \u003cstrong\u003eGrace Rajnovich\u003c\/strong\u003e spent fourteen years of field research uncovering a multitude of clues as to the meanings of the paintings. She has written a text which is unique in its ability to \"see\" the paintings from a traditional native viewpoint. Skilfully weaving the imagery, metaphors and traditions of the Cree and Ojibway, the author has recaptured the poetry and wisdom of an ancient culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChief Willie Wilson of the Rainy River Band considers Grace's work \"innovative and original.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.6 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53730393162092,"sku":"9781554884735","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/3019\/6844\/files\/21e372e7e779bfe8a3a6910e4f129fb2.webp?v=1778286114","url":"https:\/\/pattansenterprise.com\/products\/reading-rock-art-interpreting-the-indian-rock-paintings-of-the-canadian-shield-paperback","provider":"Pattansenterprise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}