Description: Journey into the heart of prehistoric America and encounter the enigmatic Mound Builders, a civilization shrouded in mystery. This book delves into the archaeological evidence – the mounds, earthworks, and relics – to paint a vivid picture of their lives and culture. Explore the vast Mississippi Valley, the heartland of the Mound Builders, and discover the diverse range of their structures, from burial mounds and effigies to sacred enclosures and defensive forts. Uncover the intriguing connections between the Mound Builders and the iconic mastodon and buffalo, and delve into the fascinating question of their migration patterns. This book goes beyond simply describing artifacts, offering a glimpse into the Mound Builders' daily lives, religious practices, and social organization. It examines their villages, their complex religious systems, and the symbolism embedded in their works. By comparing their relics with those of later Native American cultures, the author sheds light on the unique characteristics and achievements of this lost civilization. Ultimately, this book challenges the simplistic view of the Mound Builders as mere savages, revealing a complex and sophisticated culture that flourished in prehistoric America. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
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Book Title: Mound Builders, Vol. 1 : Their Works and Relics (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 450 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Archaeology
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.9 in
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Genre: Social Science
Item Weight: 21.2 Oz
Author: Stephen D. Peet
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
