Treasure of the Calusa : The Johnson/Willcox Collection from Mound Key, Florida

Wheeler, Ryan J.

ISBN 10: 097015500X / ISBN 13: 9780970155009

Published by Rose Printing, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Treasure of the Calusa : The Johnson/Willcox Collection from Mound Key, Florida
• Publisher: Rose Printing
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 097015500X
• ISBN 13: 9780970155009
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

This book focuses on a cache of artifacts found on Mound Key over 100 years ago. The cache was acquired by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology, and includes Calusa Indian and Spanish artifacts. The book includes an illustrated catalog of the collection and puts the material into the broader archaeological and historical context of the Calusa and their neighbors.

About the Author

Ryan Wheeler has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Florida. He has conducted archaeological investigations throughout the state, focusing on eastern and southern Florida, prehistoric art and aboriginal canals. Ryan most recently led the State of Florida investigation of the Miami Circle.