Written in an easy-to-understand manner, this book follows the history of the first people who lived in and traveled across this area from 11,000 years ago to 1858, when the first fort was built in North Dakota. Tracing nomadic bands to permanent dwellers, Dill outlines where our early inhabitants lived, summarizes their lifestyles, and describes the artifacts they left behind. Black-and-white illustrations enhance the text. Included is a list and descriptions of selected state and national historic sites in North Dakota.