| Author |
Shetrone, H. C., 1876-1954 |
| Title |
Primer of Ohio Archaeology: The Mound Builders and the Indians
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| Original Publication |
United States: Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society, 1951.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Primer of Ohio Archaeology: The Mound Builders and the Indians" by H. C. Shetrone is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1950s. This informative book serves as an introduction to the prehistoric cultures of Ohio, focusing on the Mound Builders and the Indigenous tribes that inhabited the region before European contact. It seeks to provide readers, particularly students and the general public, with a foundational understanding of Ohio's archaeological heritage and the significance of the ancient earthworks that characterize its history. In this primer, Shetrone explores the complexities of the Mound Builders, detailing the construction and purpose of the mounds, which served as burial sites and markers of social and religious significance. He distinguishes between different cultural groups, such as the Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient peoples, highlighting their respective advancements, artistic expression, and craftsmanship. The text also discusses the tools, pottery, and agricultural practices of these ancient inhabitants, as well as the archaeological methods used to uncover their secrets. Ultimately, the book emphasizes the need for preservation and further exploration of Ohio’s rich archaeological resources, linking past and present human experiences to foster a better appreciation of cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Ohio
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| Subject |
Ohio -- Antiquities
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| Subject |
Mound-builders -- Ohio
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65794 |
| Release Date |
Jul 7, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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