Archeological Investigations in Platte and Clay Counties Missouri (Classic Reprint): With Appendix Skeletal Remains From Platte and Clay Counties, Missouri - Softcover
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Archeological Investigations in Platte and Clay Counties Missouri
With Appendix Skeletal Remains From Platte and Clay Counties, Missouri offers a detailed look at excavations and finds across Missouri’s Platte and Clay counties. This volume presents site descriptions, burial practices, and a range of artifacts recovered from mound and habitation contexts, including Renner and Avondale sites. It combines field notes, measurements, and interpretive discussion to illuminate past communities and their material culture.
What you’ll encounter
- In-depth site descriptions and burial patterns from mound excavations, with notes on context and preservation
- Pottery types, decorations, tempering materials, and other ceramic details from multiple Missouri sites
- Chipped and ground stone tools, shell work, metal items, and other artifacts that tell early cultural sequences
- Discussions of skeletal remains, burial arrangements, and associated grave goods within mound contexts
What you’ll gain
- A clearer picture of regional prehistoric life and the relationships between different Missouri mound and habitation sites
- Specific examples of artifacts and their forgeries, forms, and uses
- A foundation for comparing Steed-Kisker, Renner, and related sites within the Middle to Late Woodland traditions
Ideal for readers of archaeology, Missouri history, and those seeking a grounded, artifact-focused look at early American cultures.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of the Missouri River Valley. The author meticulously examines archeological sites located near Kansas City, Missouri, using detailed field observations and mapping to uncover a rich tapestry of prehistoric life. Delving into the environmental and cultural context of these sites, the book explores the daily lives of ancient inhabitants. This exploration ranges from an analysis of food remains and pottery to a study of tools and the unique construction techniques employed in the burial mounds. The book provides invaluable insights into the indigenous peoples who lived in the area centuries before the arrival of Europeans. The author's detailed analysis of these archeological finds unveils the intricate network of relationships between these ancient cultures and the Missouri River Valley's unique environment. 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 # 9781334401770_0
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