Hi, Smiling Bandid. It may be that this aspect takes over from my natural history focus. It all depends on the academic reaction to a rather radical idea I am just writing up now. If that goes well, then these mounds will become really important, plus I will also have to visit some academics in Iowa who are supporting my ideas.
I would be very pleased to meet with you, and have your help. Until I get the reaction to my work, I can’t decide my priorities. My nice straightforward thesis got derailed by my bright idea! My publisher was also interested in the book the way it was originally planned and has no idea I have got off track, so I am having to make a decision between going for gold, or staying safe! I will contact you about that if the draft of my paper is well received. I really appreciate your offer of help.
How incredible! As in my previous response, this would become a higher priority if my paper is well received. The trouble is that I have to put in my grant application and itinerary before I know what direction my research will take. My supervisor is convinced I will end up down this track. In which case, I will need to get to the regions you talk about. If that is the case, I may be extending the trip, because I will be able to get more funding.
Thanks Dr Deth for the Eskimo pointer. The catch then comes about using the academic references, and the current naming. The article which is critical to my ideas is about “the Nunamiut and Tareumiut of Northwest Alaska”. It refers to them as Eskimo. I will double check.
Thank you to everyone who has supplied so much invaluable help - it took less than 24 hours to get more than I need! I can’t wait for this trip!