The most complete account of ancient man in the New York area ever published in one volume; this book traces a rich; 8000-year story of human prehistory. Beginning with the first known inhabitants; Paleo-Indian hunters who lived approximately 7000 B.C.; the author gives a detailed chronological account of the complex of cultural units that have existed in the area; culminating in the Iroquois tribes encountered by the European colonists at the dawn of the seventeenth century.All of the major archaeological sites in the region are described in detail and representative artifacts from all the major cultural units are illustrated in over 100 plates and drawings. The entire account is informed by the most recently obtained radio-carbon dates. In addition to giving much new; previously unpublished information; the author has synthesized all earlier published material and from this he has drawn as many inferences as the material affords regarding the nature of these early inhabitants; where they came from; and how they lived.Each cultural unit is systematically described: its discovery and naming; its ecological and chronological setting; the physical characteristics of the related people; economy; housing and settlement pattern; dress and ornament; technology; transportation; trade relationships; warfare; esthetic and recreational activities; social and political organization; mortuary customs; and religio-magical and ceremonial customs.
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Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. It Helped Me Produce TheatreBy Stanley Bennett ClayI read the first edition of this very informative book back in the early 1980s when I began producing theatre in Los Angeles. Although it was geared toward Off-Broadway Theatre in New York City; I was able to adapt much of the information to my situation.Several productions; awards; and earned dollars later; I re-located to New York and picked up this new edition of the book. Although the raising of money aspect as described in the book is still as complicated as ever; I used most of the lessons of the book and used Kickstarter to raise production funds. Thanks to Kickstarter and the many wonderful and informative lessons in "From Option to Opening"; I was able to produce my play "Armstrongs Kid" Off-Broadway to much success.If youre serious about producing theatre; this is a must-read. But even if you dont plan to produce Off-Broadway or any form of theatre; this book is fascinating reading. A big thanks to Mr. Donald Farber for cracking the mystique of theatre producing; and breaking it down in laymens terms.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Almost thereBy RMThe book has some good information but delves too deeply into costs and issues that so quickly became dated. I also found it very odd that in a book that goes from options to opening that there is perhaps a paragraph on casting; which is so integral to the process. Its almost that Farber wrote on the areas he knew - or had handy information about - and left out anything that would have required more research. Some good material but a lot missing.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Returning to the TheaterBy J. ReedGuided me in new developments and documents in the World of Off Broadway. I produced numerous shows in the 1960ties and the new contracts and rates were of great help.As good as it gets for tyro producers especially those outside the pipeline. As I recall; a lot that the books offers -- was done for me by accountants; company managers; and lawyers.Now all my theater contacts are dead and gone.
