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Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley by Edwin H. Davis and Ephraim G. Squier (1998, Trade Paperback, Anniversary)

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Originally published in 1848 as the first major work in the nascent discipline as well as the first publication of the newly established Smithsonian Institution, Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley remains today not only a key document in the history of American archaeology but also the primary source of information on hundreds of mounds and earthworks in the eastern United States, most of which have now vanished. Despite adhering to the popular assumption that the moundbuilders could not have been the ancestors of the supposedly savage Native American groups still living in the region, the authors set high standards for their time. Their work provides insight into some of the conceptual, methodological, and substantive issues that archaeologists still confront. Long out of print, this 150th anniversary edition includes David J. Meltzer's lively introduction, which describes the controversies surrounding the book's original publication, from a bitter, decades-long feud between Squier and Davis to widespread debates about the links between race, religion, and human origins. Complete with a new index and bibliography, and illustrated with the original maps, plates, and engravings, Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley provides a new generation with a first-hand view of this pioneer era in American archaeology.

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Publisher
Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
ISBN-10
1560988983
ISBN-13
9781560988984
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Book Title
Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley
Author
Edwin H. Davis, Ephraim G. Squier
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Archaeology, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, FL, GA, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies
Publication Year
1998
Genre
History, Social Science
Number of Pages
544 Pages

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1.1in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
45.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
E78.M75s64 1998
Edition Description
Anniversary
Edition Number
150
Copyright Date
1998
Lccn
98-024831
Intended Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes

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by skywalker2837Jan 23, 2019
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Living in Ohio I have visited many of the mound sites listed in the book, but there are so many more I haven't seen. This book is an excellent reference for the mounds still existing and those that are no longer here.
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by FN7vtvU4Rzu@Del...Nov 11, 2006
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I liked the fact that in one book I could look at information of our countries past. I am interested in what happened before and why it disappeared. I wish there was a cheaper way of retrieving information on some subjects. I know there have been studies, but they are not always published. I am always looking for information to broaden my view of country. When you look at some of the older books, you sometimes see our current problems in a different light.

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