Hi. I am an avid reader of American history who over the years has neglected to read much on the pre-Columbian history of our land. I am trying to find 3 or 4 books to tackle that would give me the most complete understanding I can. Several Google searches seem to recommend Charles Mann's 1491. That appears to be touted as a good general overview. Any ideas for 2 or 3 more than might be a little more specific; maybe the best book on the slave trade, or another topic that could be more specific. Thanks.
Charles Mann’s 1491 is good, as is An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, and if you’re up for watching/listening to something, the Great Course’s series called Ancient Civilizations of North America gives a great archaeological overview of, well, just what it says on the tin.