America’s First Civilization: Discovering the Olmec by Micheal D. Coe 1968

Description: America’s First Civilization: Discovering the Olmec by Micheal D. Coe 1968 3b16 "America's First Civilization: Discovering the Olmec" by Michael D. Coe, published in 1968, provides a comprehensive overview of the Olmec civilization, one of the earliest and most influential pre-Columbian cultures in Mesoamerica. Coe explores the history, culture, and achievements of the Olmec people, who flourished in the region of modern-day Mexico's Gulf Coast from around 1500 BCE to 400 BCE. Through archaeological evidence, artistic representations, and linguistic analysis, Coe reconstructs the Olmec's social organization, religious beliefs, economic practices, and artistic achievements. The book delves into the Olmec's monumental architecture, such as their famous stone heads and colossal sculptures, which testify to their sophisticated artistic skills and cultural achievements. Coe also examines the Olmec's development of a complex social hierarchy, their religious rituals, including the worship of jaguar and maize gods, and their economic activities, including trade networks and agricultural practices. Coe's work sheds light on the Olmec's lasting legacy and their profound influence on later Mesoamerican civilizations, such as the Maya and the Aztec. By uncovering the secrets of America's first civilization, "America's First Civilization: Discovering the Olmec" offers readers a deeper understanding of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of ancient Mesoamerica. Item Specific Notes: - Includes dust jacket. - Name stamped on first blank page of book. - No noted writing in margins or underlining. - Book is in great condition for its age. - General statement on used books we sell. All books are in acceptable pre-owned condition with possible cosmetic issues. Please refer to photos for condition. Smoke free home. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages, flawed book binding. Hyrum’s Rare Books: We actively sell as well as purchase Latter-day Saint books, other religious or interesting books, historical artifacts, documents, and other hard to find items. Our core is rare Latter-day Saint (LDS) or Mormon books. Terms: All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders, please message to give a head’s up as to additional shipping on your part, and to have an updated invoice created when finished to reflect combined shipping pricing.

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