What did Pre-Columbian Native America trade routes look like? Where were they, what goods did they carry, how far were goods traded, and who did the traveling along with the goods? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

What did Pre-Columbian Native America trade routes look like? Where were they, what goods did they carry, how far were goods traded, and who did the traveling along with the goods?

by appleciders

I realize this is an enormous question, worthy of books; I'd be equally interested in macroscopic views of the whole pair of continents and smaller-scale discussions of regional and local trade.

RioAbajo

While you wait for an answer you might be interested in the "Pre-Columbian Trade and Contact" section of our FAQ on Native American History.

In particular, you may be interested in this answer by myself, /u/Mictlantecuhtli and /u/retarredroof, this answer by /u/Cozijo, and this answer by myself.