Publisher's Synopsis
""Ancient America and the Mound Builders"" by John D. Baldwin is a comprehensive study of the pre-Columbian civilizations that once inhabited North America. The book delves into the history, culture, and architecture of the Mound Builders, a group of Native American peoples who constructed large earthen mounds across the eastern and central regions of the United States. Baldwin examines the various theories surrounding the origins and disappearance of the Mound Builders, as well as their religious practices and social structures. The author also explores the impact of European colonization on these ancient civilizations and the legacy they left behind. With detailed illustrations and maps, ""Ancient America and the Mound Builders"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex history of North America's indigenous peoples.THIS 68 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ancient America in Notes on American Archaeology, by John D. Baldwin. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596575.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.
