Swenson 2016 American Antiquity Review (original) (raw)

This review analyzes "Center Places and Cherokee Towns," which examines the archaeological site of Coweeta Creek in relation to Cherokee oral traditions and colonial accounts. It underscores the significance of the spatial analysis of this site, highlighting continuity in Cherokee practices despite colonial disruptions. The text critiques the limited exploration of broader Cherokee responses to colonialism and suggests the book contributes valuable insights into North American archaeology by offering a novel perspective on landscape studies.