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Author Deuel, Thorne, 1890-
LoC No. 58063396
Title American Indian Ways of Life: An Interpretation of the Archaeology of Illinois and Adjoining Areas
Series Title Story of Illinois Series, #9
Note Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "American Indian Ways of Life: An Interpretation of the Archaeology of Illinois" by Thorne Deuel is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The work explores the various ways of life of American Indians in Illinois, interpreting archaeological findings through the lens of cultural history over several millennia. The book likely covers the evolution of indigenous cultures, examining aspects of their daily lives, social structures, economic practices, and the impact of environmental changes. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the author's aim of making complex archaeological data accessible to laypersons and students. It outlines the necessity of relying on findings from numerous anthropologists and establishes that the book is focused on presenting a general understanding of how primitive man lived during significant archaeological periods in Illinois. The author discusses the context of the archaeological findings and the tentative conclusions drawn from studies of contemporary primitive tribes to reconstruct the lives of ancient cultures, laying the groundwork for deeper discussions about specific tribes, cultural changes, and archaeological terms in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley.
Subject Illinois -- Antiquities
Subject Indians of North America -- Illinois
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EBook-No. 56304
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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