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The Cahokia Mounds

- A Preliminary Paper (1922)

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The Cahokia Mounds: A Preliminary Paper is a book written by Warren King Moorehead and originally published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive study of the Cahokia Mounds, which are a group of ancient Native American earthworks located in the Mississippi River valley near present-day Collinsville, Illinois. The book provides a detailed description of the mounds, including their location, size, shape, and construction. It also explores the cultural and historical significance of the mounds, examining their role in the lives of the people who built them and the broader Native American communities of the region. Moorehead draws on a wide range of sources to build a comprehensive picture of the Cahokia Mounds, including archaeological evidence, historical documents, and ethnographic accounts. He also provides numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the mounds and the surrounding landscape. Overall, The Cahokia Mounds: A Preliminary Paper is an important work of early American archaeology and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Native American communities in the Mississippi River valley.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781161733440
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 56
  • Udgivet:
  • 22. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 254 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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The Cahokia Mounds: A Preliminary Paper is a book written by Warren King Moorehead and originally published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive study of the Cahokia Mounds, which are a group of ancient Native American earthworks located in the Mississippi River valley near present-day Collinsville, Illinois. The book provides a detailed description of the mounds, including their location, size, shape, and construction. It also explores the cultural and historical significance of the mounds, examining their role in the lives of the people who built them and the broader Native American communities of the region. Moorehead draws on a wide range of sources to build a comprehensive picture of the Cahokia Mounds, including archaeological evidence, historical documents, and ethnographic accounts. He also provides numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the mounds and the surrounding landscape. Overall, The Cahokia Mounds: A Preliminary Paper is an important work of early American archaeology and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Native American communities in the Mississippi River valley.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.

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