None of the books in this series would be possible without the in-depth research of field archaeologists, historians, and specialists in Native American religions and culture. We would especially like to thank William Fox, Ronald F. Williamson, David G. Smith, Gary W. Crawford, Dean R. Snow, W. A. Ritchie, Bruce Trigger, Francis Jennings, for their superb research into what constitutes “Iroquoian” culture, and Cara E. Richards, Laura Klein, Lillian Ackerman, and Joy Bilharz, for their work on the changing roles of women in Native American societies.
Lastly, we offer our deepest thanks to Harriet McDougal. She has been a spring of renewal for us. Whenever we’ve felt tired or suddenly alone, she’s always been there to straighten reality for us.
Thanks, Harriet.