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The four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America will make a work on Prehistoric America very opportune. The author has spent twelve or fourteen years in preparing such a work, and now takes pleasure in presenting it to the public.
During this time there have been many discoveries; consequently many changes of thought. These discoveries and changes have had regard first to the Mound-builders' problem.
Some forty years ago it was held that the Mississippi valley must have been settled by a civilized people who had migrated from some historic country. Silver sword scabbards, iron knives, Hebrew inscriptions, triune vases, and other curious relics, were dwelt upon as proving this. The Mormon delusion grew out of an erroneous theory as to the "lost tribes."
Latterly the opinion has gone to the other extreme. The Mound-builders were savages, and differed from the modern Indians only in that they used stone and pottery instead of iron and tin for their weapons and utensils. This opinion, however, is as far out of the way as the previous one. This people inhabited the Mississippi valley during the same time that the Cliff-dwellers and Pueblos did the great plateaux, and the civilized races did the central provinces, and constituted a cultus which differed essentially from any other now known to history. This is the position which the author has sought to establish in the first volume of the series. By taking this as the true position, we work both ways, carry the Mound-building period back into antiquity and bring it down near to historic time.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330251504
- ISBN 13 9781330251508
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages449
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. 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 ΓΆβ β the mounds, earthworks, and relics ΓΆβ β 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. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330251508_0
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