Mound-Builders by William J. Smyth

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Author Smyth, William J.
Title Mound-Builders
Note Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Mound-Builders" by William J. Smyth is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the existence and culture of the ancient Mound-building civilization in North America. It explores the remnants of these prehistoric peoples, their constructed earthworks and burial mounds, and the theories surrounding their origin, lifestyle, and eventual decline. Smyth, a Reverend with a background in science, offers a scholarly examination of these intriguing archaeological findings. In the book, Smyth describes various types of mounds, such as military fortifications, burial sites, and ceremonial structures found chiefly in Ohio. Each section provides insights into the possible purposes of these constructions, their layout, and the impression they leave about the people who built them. He discusses significant sites like Fort Ancient and the burial mounds at Grave Creek, highlighting their engineering prowess and the complex social structures they imply. The text further speculates on the antiquity of the Mound-builders, proposing various theories about their migration and ultimate fate, establishing them as a remarkable civilization that significantly predates the Native American tribes typically considered as the region's original inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Mounds -- Ohio
Subject Indians of North America -- Antiquities
Subject Ohio -- Antiquities
Subject Mound-builders -- Ohio
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EBook-No. 17969
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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