{"product_id":"9781770706736","title":"Reading Rock Art: Interpreting the Indian Rock Paintings of the Canadian Shield","description":"\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 \u003cb\u003eGrace Rajnovich\u003c\/b\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","brand":"Dundurn Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47135316115696,"sku":"9781770706736","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781770706736_p0.jpg?v=1763707305","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781770706736","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}