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

April 12, 2021

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Steven Rinella talks with David J. Meltzer, Ryan Callaghan, Spencer Neuharth, Corinne Schneider, and Phil Taylor.Topics discussed: Making sure that your local humane society is not The Humane...
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Books Referenced

Alaska's Wolf Man

Author: Jim Rearden

Context:

Steve Rinella discusses reading this book about a market hunter who became a government wolfer in Alaska. He mentions his brother told him 'don't look at the title, just read the book.' The book contains observations about wolves, wolf-dog breeding, and wolf behavior. Steve describes the author's work with dog teams and findings about attempting to domesticate wolves.

Folsom book

Author: David J. Meltzer

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

Author: David J. Meltzer

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

Author: David J. Meltzer

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.