People of the Earth: A Novel of North Americas Forgotten Past

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Return to Book Page. Preview — People of the Earth by W. Thousands of years ago, small hunting bands crossed the fragile land bridge linking the Eurasian continent to the Americas and discovered a land untouched by humankind. Over the centuries that followed, their descendents spread throughout this land.

Bestselling authors and award-winning archaeologists W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O? Neal Gear bring the stories of these firs Thousands of years ago, small hunting bands crossed the fragile land bridge linking the Eurasian continent to the Americas and discovered a land untouched by humankind. Neal Gear bring the stories of these first North Americans to life in this magnificent, multi-volume saga.

Set five thousand years ago and ranging through what is now Montana, Wyoming, northern Colorado, and Utah, People of the Earth follows the migration of the Uto-Aztecan people south out of Canada. It is the unforgettable tale of a woman torn between two peoples and two dreams, of the two men who love her and the third who must have her, and of the vision given to the peoples long ago by the spirit of the wolf. Paperback , pages. Published by Tor first published January 1st North America's Forgotten Past 3. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

To ask other readers questions about People of the Earth , please sign up. Is it acceptable to start the series here? Kristin Haynes You can start the series anywhere - every book can be a standalone book. There are some references to some events that have happened in other books …more You can start the series anywhere - every book can be a standalone book. See 2 questions about People of the Earth…. Lists with This Book. Jan 09, Melissa rated it really liked it Shelves: People of the Earth is the third book in that series, and actually the best one I've read out of the first three.

White Ash was kidnapped as a child from the Earth people by a man of the Sun people. Which was actually ok with her. Her adoptive parents were much nicer than her original family. But hostile tribes are attacking the Sun people now and they are being forced to fight or move South. White Ash also has to deal with the strange dreams she's been having and the unwanted attentions of a man who claims he's been to the camp of the dead.

And her only help is in an unlikely, mild mannered man with only one good arm. Both White Ash and Bad Belly are great characters. They aren't perfect, or even overly strong. They are regular people who have been called out to do something special. Bad Belly especially is inspiring. I like how humble he is and that he has tranquility despite being made fun of. White Ash isn't quite as humble, in fact she's a little neurotic, but she still is much more human than some of the other "almost perfect" characters in the previous books have been.

This whole book is about struggle. Whether it's with inner demons, other tribes, disabilities, and everything else, someone is having a struggle. And the goal is to overcome that. There was a lot of mystical lore and activity going on in this book as well. And I'm still not sure how I feel about that.

I know I'd probably prefer a book that's just about the lives of these people during the time period without the magic, but at least it is used to tell a good story. Like the other books, this one does have violence, rape, and other harsh topics. Definitely the better book out of the first three. They still aren't edge of your seat fantastic, but they're interesting reading. On to book four! People of the Earth Copyright pages Review by M. Reynard More of my reviews can be found at www.

Once again we are taken back through time, to another era of climate change and the movement of whole peoples across the land. The life and death struggle to survive is always the focal point of the "First Americans" series.

Once again Power forges a leader to lead the people along the path to new lands and a new life. If there is a degree of predictability in the "First Americans" series then it is easy to forgive. We are drawn into the struggle of a people who are tied to the land but are also Once again we are taken back through time, to another era of climate change and the movement of whole peoples across the land. We are drawn into the struggle of a people who are tied to the land but are also constantly struggling to survive.

War is not uncommon and the tribes have their great warriors and their disastrous defeats. We are drawn into the tale as we watch "ordinary" people live in peace among their own but then, through the forces unleashed, prove to be more than "ordinary". It takes a strong leader to bind them together and to lead them with vision. As tribes move south, away from starving lands to more fertile grounds, like a set of dominoes being knocked over, change becomes the way forward.

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I enjoyed this tale but am a little wary, as always, of the spirit world that is also conjured up. Our true heroes become like Shaolin monks, meditating and losing themselves in the One Oct 25, Julie rated it really liked it. This novel, based on the archeology of authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear as well as others, explores the mythology and relationships between native peoples living years ago in what is now Montana and Wyoming.

I was thoroughly engrossed. Character driven novels enthrall me. Jan 27, Chris Meads rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is 3rd in the series of North America's Forgotten Past. The story starts out in the present when a company's bulldozer unearths a skeleton. They decide to hide it because of the ramifications of what it would mean--the shut down of their project and a bunch of dirt diggers taking over. The past starts with the Earth People who live in the earth, their homes are made of dirt and they collect plants as well as kill game to live on.

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One little girl seems to be shun by the rest--she dreams. White Ash is told to get water and that is when she is take captive by Sage Ghost-he has dreamed of taking a child since all his children have died. But something happens to Brave Man--he claims to have run from the Camp of the Dead and now has Power. Bad Belly is from Round Rock clan and is also not in favor of the group. He only has one good arm and the other is maimed.

When his best friend begins to die, his friend tells Bad Belly to search for the dreamer. So Bad Belly leaves and finds White Ash who is the dreamer. This is the story of the battle between Brave Man and White Ash to bring the new life through the Spiral. I like reading the history of primitive man especially around the Wyoming and Colorado area. Mar 08, Carol Storm rated it liked it. An unforgettable gallery of characters makes this ancient saga of North American Indians come alive. The year is B. Somewhere in the West, ancient Indian tribes are battline for supremacy, lead by competing "Soul Fliers" or shamans, each with a radically different vision for the ages yet to come in North America.

WHITE ASH -- the mother of the people, a vulnerable young woman who was kidnaped as a child, raped repeatedly by enemy warriors, yet nevertheless has the compassion and love for all living things needed to Dream a new way for all the people. Instead he discovers danger, terror, and enduring love beyond his wildest dreams. All of the books in the "People" series are unique and different. This one is special because it is the most mystical of the books.

All the stories mention Power, the creative force that shapes all living things and is the source of both good and evil. But in this book Power is actually the main character, and all of the action is defined in terms of concepts like the Spiral and the One. This was a great book, and I would recommend it to any one who is interested in Native Americans, spiritual quests, underdog heroes, or nature.

The brutal rape scenes and the graphic violence make it less appropriate for younger readers, however. Jul 13, Elfdart rated it it was amazing. I liked the perspectives from which the authors presented their characters. This was a minor detail though. Feb 21, J. Northup rated it it was amazing. One of the things that I love about this book series is that it is both educational and highly entertaining.

It has a depth that allows the authors to bring history to life, allowing modern man to relate to their ancestors from long ago. The complex characters represent all aspects of the human psyche. They show the good, the bad, and the ugly. Still, my favorite thing about them is that it doesn't matter if they are male or female, visually handsome or somehow broken; A Richer Look Into Our Past! Still, my favorite thing about them is that it doesn't matter if they are male or female, visually handsome or somehow broken; it's about the heart of the person.

Of course, it was nice to have a female heroine - girl power! LOL Still, it was nice to see that it was the love of an unexpected soul that helped to keep the Dreamer grounded! Though each book in this series can be read as a stand alone or even out of sequence, I love how each book enriches the next. I enjoyed seeing a deeper view of my Native American ancestors and how early man survived in the untamed world of North America.

Oct 06, Beth rated it really liked it.

This is the sixth book by W. This book did not disappoint me. The Gears story of the early American Indian includes their culture, religious beliefs, food, cooking, and daily life interwoven with a cast of characters and adventure.

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Each book in the series could stand alone but the underlying theme of respect and reverence for nature threads through out the series. These books show the American Indian as This is the sixth book by W. These books show the American Indian as a member of a complex culture with complex beliefs not as Indians are often shown on television. I throughly enjoyed the story and the education I have not been able to put this series down since I first found it a few months ago.

It is written by a husband and wife who are both Archaeologists. They have written a series of books called The First North Americans, as well as each writing their own individual books.

Though the stories are mainly fictional, they are supplemented by real archaeological and historical findings and facts. Very intense at moments and really sad at others, overall, an excellent read. May 23, Bryan Richard added it. A really great book and I enjoyed it completely. It is the 3rd. I really enjoy this type of subject matter. It was written by a husband and wife team. They were both arachaeologists. Apr 05, Adam Sprague rated it it was ok.

By far the worst book I've read by these authors. This book would have been better at pages. People of the Lightning: See all Editorial Reviews. Product details File Size: November 3, Sold by: Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review. Read reviews that mention white ash people of the earth bad belly years ago north america story line good read native american michael gear american history well developed native americans felt like really enjoyed books in the series people who lived back in time reading this book enjoyed the book loved this book.

Showing of reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Mass Market Paperback Verified Purchase. Once again we are taken back through time, to another era of climate change and the movement of whole peoples across the land.

The life and death struggle to survive is always the focal point of the "First Americans" series. Once again Power forges a leader to lead the people along the path to new lands and a new life. If there is a degree of predictability in the "First Americans" series then it is easy to forgive. We are drawn into the struggle of a people who are tied to the land but are also constantly struggling to survive. War is not uncommon and the tribes have their great warriors and their disastrous defeats.

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We are drawn into the tale as we watch "ordinary" people live in peace among their own but then, through the forces unleashed, prove to be more than "ordinary". It takes a strong leader to bind them together and to lead them with vision. As tribes move south, away from starving lands to more fertile grounds, like a set of dominoes being knocked over, change becomes the way forward. I enjoyed this tale but am a little wary, as always, of the spirit world that is also conjured up. Our true heroes become like Shaolin monks, meditating and losing themselves in the One Kindle Edition Verified Purchase.

This book is very well written and organized. The characters are very real and their problems represent all of the concerns that humanity shares. The state of "different-ness" that plagues the main characters is an integral part of the action. It is that different-ness that binds the work to the hearts of readers. White Ash is a young woman who was stolen from her origional home when only a child. Bad Belly was born normal, but lost the use of one arm while still a child.

White Ash is always treated with love by her foster parents How these two beautiful souls came to be together is worth the price of the book itself. However, this book offers so much more. The detailed discussions about these early Americans include how they lived, what they believed, what they ate, how they made tools. Most striking was the discriptive language used to explain the complicated religious beliefs of the various clans. Any history buff interested in prehistoric peoples will find this a great reading experience.

The Gears do a great job of giving life to the people who lived years ago. These people faced great hardships just to survive. I am myself very in touch with nature.

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These people years ago were so dependent on nature that they had to be one with it. Their beliefs came from the natural environment around them. This novel has wonderful love stories and stories of some of these peoples' stuggle to understand life. However it also brings out the belief that some humans have always been cruel. The strong take what they need from the weak and kill and enslave them in the process of spreading throughout the world. This was my third read in this "People" series and I will continue with it in time. I enjoy how the authors connect things of today to then.

We must understand and know our history in order to protect our future. This book was full of twists and turns. Situations you least expect. The People of the The stories are about the beginning of people coming to America, how they lived and animals that are now extinct for different reasons. Yet the books are fun and full of adventures. The characters in the book are believable and interesting.

I'm going to read the entire series, I've read five of them already. I've read where the clans of people moved from Canada to California following the animals they hunted. This was an enjoyable read but the author has set her mystery in a prehistoric era and has her characters behaving socially as Anglos. Her Native Americans are engaging in romantic activities familiar to us all. She did describe living quarters documented by science. Her descriptions of the area her drama is set in seem fairly accurate. That's really my only criticism of this book.

Her characters are acting like White Anglo Saxon's in many respects but then she quite frankly states her book is a work of fiction. It's still an entaining book and I'll be downloading more to enjoy.

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Even though the story is fiction, it seems to depict lives of early North American natives very well. I liked it very well.

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