Primer of Ohio Archaeology: The Mound Builders and the Indians offers a concise yet ambitious survey of Ohio's ancient earthworks, village sites, burials, implements, and cultural sequences. Written in the lucid, classificatory style of early twentieth-century museum archaeology, it places the so-called "Mound Builders" within a developing framework of Adena, Hopewell, and later Native traditions, while reflecting the period's effort to replace speculation with stratigraphy, typology, and ...

"Primer of Ohio Archaeology: The Mound Builders and the Indians" by H. C. Shetrone serves as an essential introduction to the rich archaeological history of Ohio. The book delves into the fascinating world of the Mound Builders, a group of ancient Native American cultures known for their impressive earthen mounds. Shetrone meticulously explores the various mounds found throughout Ohio, discussing their significance, construction methods, and the cultural practices of the people who built t...

H. C. Shetrone's "Primer of Ohio Archaeology: The Mound Builders and the Indians" serves as an insightful introduction to the rich archaeological heritage of Ohio, meticulously chronicling the history of the ancient Mound Builders and the Native American tribes that followed. With its clear and accessible prose, the book is distinguished by Shetrone's commitment to empirical research and meticulous analysis, situating Ohio's archaeological narrative within the broader context of American a...

In "Primer of Ohio Archaeology: The Mound Builders and the Indians," H. C. Shetrone provides an incisive exploration of the rich archaeological heritage of Ohio, focusing primarily on the enigmatic Mound Builders and Indigenous peoples. The text is characterized by Shetrone's meticulous research and clear, engaging prose, which serve to make complex archaeological findings accessible to both scholars and the general public. Drawing from both historical accounts and field studies, shetrone ...

The Prehistoric World Unveiled: 21 Essential Reads assembles a capacious inquiry into humanity's deep past, moving among archaeology, paleontology, antiquarian scholarship, comparative history, and speculation about vanished cultures. Its selections range from documentary and analytical prose to evocative reconstructions of prehistoric life, tracing artifacts, monuments, migrations, technologies, and extinct creatures. Especially compelling are the volume's engagements with megalithic land...

A Dan Josselyn Memorial PublicationA classic resource on early knowledge of prehistoric mounds and the peoples who constructed them in the eastern United StatesWith this accessible volume, Henry Clyde Shetrone made available to general readers the archaeological research data and conclusions concerning the ancient mounds and earthworks that dot the landscape of eastern North America. Dismissing popularly held theories of mysterious giants who built...

This booklet is issued by the Ohio State Archæological and Historical Society in response to a demand for a brief outline of the main features of prehistoric archæology in Ohio. While intended primarily for use of students in the elementary schools, it is hoped that visitors to the Museum, and the general public, as well as collectors of archæological material, and students of prehistory, may find the brief summary contained herein of interest and value. Since types of archæological specim...

A wonderful history of the Red Indians of Newfoundland. Exciting in its detail, this book shares all available information concerning every aspect of Beothuk life-housing, clothing, hunting methods, arts and social life. Ingeborg Marshall gives us a rare picture of a lost people whose culture was completely destroyed after the arrival of white settlers.

Who were the first real Americans? In this book you will be introduced to the American Indians, their society and their culture! You'll learn amazing facts which you never would have guessed, from cuisine and sports to crafts, pottery, sculptures or even ships."The American Indians" will interest general readers as well as scholars and students in anthropology, history, literature, education, cultural studies, gender studies, American Studies, and Native American and Indigenous Stud...

Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XXIIA Series of Annotated Reprints of Some of the Best and Rarest Contemporary Volumes of Travel, Descriptive of the Aborigines and Social and Economic Conditions in the Middleand Far West, during the Period of Early American SettlementThis edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents, and FootnotesCONTENTSPrefaceAuthor's PrefaceTranslator's PrefaceCHAPTER I—Voyage t...

"Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley" is a seminal work that explores the rich archaeological heritage of the Mississippi River region. Authored by E. H. Davis and E. G. Squier, the book meticulously documents the various earthworks and mounds constructed by ancient Native American cultures. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, the authors provide insights into the social and ceremonial practices of these civilizations, highlighting their architectural ingenuity and cul...

Ways of Our Grandfathers compliments David D. Plains previous book, The Plains of Aamjiwnaang. While his first book focused on the history of the Anishinabek (Chippewa) of Aamjiwnaang territory, Ways of Our Grandfathers describes Anishinabek culture and traditions from the pre- and early-contact period with Europeans. It covers such anthropological topics as social life, economic life, and religious life. Clear descriptions of characteristics, language, political structure, band designatio...