An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List

David J. Meltzer

7 books referenced

Books by David J. Meltzer

First Peoples

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 380: Chopping Up A Buffalo With Clovis Points

October 24, 2022

Context:

A new edition of this book is mentioned by Dr. Meltzer as having come out after his previous appearance on the show. He notes the most important change in the new edition is the genetics information.

Folsom book

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 268: Clovis Points and Man’s Best Friend

April 12, 2021

Context:

Steve mentions this was 'the first book I had of years and for men, it sat my coffee table for many years.' This is described as a large format book about the Folsom archaeological site. Meltzer clarifies it's a detailed study of the Folsom site, not exactly a 'coffee table book' in the traditional sense.

First People in a New World

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 268: Clovis Points and Man’s Best Friend

April 12, 2021

Context:

Described as Meltzer's comprehensive book about Ice Age hunters, Clovis culture, and early Americans. Steve calls it 'the whole damn deal' and says 'if you're interested in ice age hunters and clovis and killing mammoth or not...that's your book.' Published in 2009, with a revised edition coming out in July. The book became somewhat obsolete quickly due to advances in ancient DNA research.

The Mountaineer Site: A Folsom Winter Camp in the Rockies

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 268: Clovis Points and Man’s Best Friend

April 12, 2021

Context:

Meltzer's forthcoming book (releasing in June) about an archaeological site in Gunnison, Colorado at 8,000 feet elevation. The book details evidence of a Fulsom winter occupation site from around 12,400 years ago. Described as having a gorgeous cover photo taken by Steve Emsley showing the mountain in winter. Published by University of Colorado.

First Peoples in a New World

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 178: Hunting Mammoths

July 22, 2019

Context:

Rinella mentions rotating this book (which he describes as 'your fulsome book' or a book about 'sage people in a New World') on his coffee table alongside Hoffman's photography book. This is one of Meltzer's major works.

Folsome

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 178: Hunting Mammoths

July 22, 2019

Context:

Referenced multiple times throughout the conversation as one of Meltzer's books that discusses the Folsome archaeological site and related topics. Rinella keeps it on his coffee table and mentions almost bringing it to have Meltzer sign it.

First Peoples in the New World

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 178: Hunting Mammoths

July 22, 2019

Context:

At the end of the conversation, Meltzer mentions he has just finished a new edition of this book, and they agree to have another conversation when it comes out. This appears to be an updated version of his major work on the peopling of the Americas.