Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""Archaeological Survey Of The Guano Valley Region In Southeastern Oregon: University Of Oregon Monographs, Studies In Anthropology, No. 1"" is authored by Luther Sheeleigh Cressman. The book is an extensive study of the Guano Valley region in Southeastern Oregon, conducted through archaeological surveys. It is published by the University of Oregon Monographs and is the first in the series of Studies in Anthropology.The book is a comprehensive documentation of the archaeological findings in the Guano Valley region. It covers the prehistoric and historic periods of the region, with a focus on the Native American cultures that inhabited the area. The author has used a multidisciplinary approach, combining archaeological data with ethnographic and historical sources to provide a holistic understanding of the region's cultural history.The book is divided into several chapters, each providing detailed information on the different aspects of the region's archaeology. The initial chapters provide an overview of the region's geography, climate, and natural resources. It also discusses the history of archaeological research in the region and the methods used in the surveys.The subsequent chapters provide a detailed analysis of the archaeological findings in the region. It includes descriptions of the different types of artifacts found, such as stone tools, pottery, and bone implements. The author also describes the different types of structures found in the region, such as pit houses, storage pits, and rock shelters.The book also includes a discussion of the different cultural groups that inhabited the region, such as the Northern Paiute and the Shoshone. It provides insights into their social organization, subsistence strategies, and religious beliefs.Overall, the book is an important contribution to the field of archaeology, providing a detailed understanding of the Guano Valley region's cultural history. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the archaeology of the Pacific Northwest.Additional Contributors Include H. S. Stafford, Fred Hoffstead And Carl Reynolds.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.
