Observations On The Aboriginal Monuments Of The Mississippi Valley (1847)

Observations On The Aboriginal Monuments Of The Mississippi Valley is a book written by Ephraim George Squier in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of the prehistoric monuments found in the Mississippi Valley, including mounds, earthworks, and other artifacts. Squier was a renowned archaeologist and ethnologist who conducted extensive research on the indigenous cultures of North America. In this book, he presents his findings on the various types of monuments found in the Mississippi Valley, their construction, and their significance to the native cultures of the region. The book includes detailed illustrations and maps to provide readers with a better understanding of the monuments and their locations. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of North America.The Character Of The Ancient Earthworks, And The Structure, Contents, And Purposes Of The Mounds, With Notices Of The Minor Remains Of Ancient Art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.