Overview 

Faces from the Past: Forgotten People of North America by James M. Deem is a nonfiction history book that explores the lives of people who lived and died in North America long ago. Through archaeology, historical records, and forensic science, scientists are able to learn about these forgotten individuals and reconstruct what they may have looked like.

The book examines several people from different periods of history, including Native Americans, explorers, soldiers, immigrants, and enslaved people. Deem explains how researchers study their remains and other evidence to uncover clues about their lives, health, cultures, and deaths.

Overall, the book shows how science and history work together to give a voice to people who were nearly forgotten. It helps readers understand the past by focusing on real individuals rather than only major historical events.