This further starts a war of historical assumptions or findings when no assumption or finding holds strong or enjoys the unanimous support from the people of diverse beliefs and perceptions. As the history states that the Columbus had killed many Native Indians in America, when landed in the continent in 15 th Century, the scientific community may claim the same in the future about the disappearance of Caucasians thousands of years ago. If really Caucasians are the original landlords of America by the virtue of reaching or living in the land before the presently considered Native Americans, one has to find the reason for their disappearance.Įven that if proved scientifically, it will be a blow for the Native Americans, who are enjoying minority status in the country. The hope presumed in the above quote and the professional arrogance of the scientific community together further increases the quest of the Native Americans to consolidate their identity. ‘Some have even seen Kennewick Man as the “Great White Hope,” the last best chance to establish Caucasians as the original landlords of America (xxxviii). According to the prologue of the book ‘Skull Wars: Kennewick Man, Archaeology, and the Battle for Native American Identity’, the author states as follows. In the wake of controversy created by Kennewick man, the scientific community of USA has found a cue to search for original ancient or first landlords of present America, who are prior to the Native Americans lived in the continent. This assertion leads to a discussion about anthropologists’ right to research as well as the native communities and minorities rights on their ancient land. According to prologue of the book ‘Skull Wars Kennewick Man, Archaeology, and the Battle for Native American Identity, the author of the prologue mentions the intention of the whites or Caucasians to ascertain themselves as the ancient landlords of America in the place of native Indian tribes present in that country.

While penning an essay on the book ‘Skull Wars,’, the question of owning the past of USA or America comes to the fore.

Skull wars by david hurst thomas