Ancient America: Fifty Archaeological Sites to See for Yourself - Softcover

Feder, Kenneth L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1538127318 ISBN 13: 9781538127315

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, 2019

Synopsis

Presenting “the real deal” of American antiquity―as opposed to the hyped fare of many cable TV shows―Kenneth Feder invites readers to explore the stunning technological, architectural, engineering, and artistic achievements of America’s first peoples.

Part travel guide, part friendly reference, Ancient America showcases fifty iconic and publicly-accessible sites located across the contiguous United States―including monumental pyramids of earth, “castles” ensconced in cliff niches, and vast rock art galleries. Among the places profiled are four World Heritage Sites (Chaco Canyon, NM; Mesa Verde, CO; Cahokia, IL; Poverty Point, LA); numerous Historic Landmarks and National Monuments (including Crystal River, FL; Town Creek Mound, NC; Casa Grande, AZ; and Hovenweep, UT); and stunningly diverse sites ranging from Serpent Mound (OH) and Horsethief Lake (WA) to Canyon de Chelly (AZ) and Nine Mile Canyon (UT).

In addition to practical visitor information, Feder tells the fascinating stories of each site as revealed by archaeological research. Introductory chapters delve into the deep past of Native America; historical and cultural details as well as original photography round out the site entries. Readers will be inspired to visit these remarkable places where the past continues to resonate in the present.

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About the Author

Kenneth L. Feder is professor emeritus at Central Connecticut State University and has directed numerous field research projects focusing on ancient settlements of the Native People of southern New England. He has appeared on television documentaries on the National Geographic Channel, the BBC, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, and the SyFy Channel. Additionally, he has been featured in a couple of episodes of William Shatner's the Canadian- based show Weird or What? He lives in Winchester, CT.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1538127318
• ISBN 13: 9781538127315
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256