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LoC No.: 02012699

Title: Incentives to the Study of the Ancient Period of American History
An address, delivered before the New York Historical
Society, at its forty-second anniversary, 17th November 1846

Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by K Nordquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Incentives to the Study of the Ancient Period of American History by Schoolcraft" by Henry R. Schoolcraft is a historical address delivered at the Forty-Second Anniversary of the New York Historical Society, written in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1846. This scholarly work aims to promote the investigation of America's early history, focusing on the civilizations and archaeological findings present before European contact, primarily among Indigenous peoples. The book discusses the connections between these ancient civilizations and broader historical narratives, emphasizing the need for further research and inquiry into this pivotal and often overlooked period. In his address, Schoolcraft argues for the significance of studying ancient American history, highlighting substantial evidence of advanced civilizations that existed long before European discovery. He explores the various cultures and artifacts that demonstrate a rich and intricate past, invoking interest in the archaeological sites across North America, such as mounds and pyramids. Schoolcraft references linguistic, architectural, and astronomical achievements of Indigenous tribes, questioning the historical narratives that have minimized their contributions. He asserts that modern advancements in various fields of study should encourage scholars to delve deeper into these ancient histories, thus broadening our understanding of human civilization as a whole. This work serves as a call to action for historians and archaeologists to uncover the realities of America's ancient epochs and challenge prevailing myths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

EBook No.: 28627

Published: Apr 27, 2009

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: America -- Antiquities

Subject: Indians -- Origin

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02012699

Title: Incentives to the Study of the Ancient Period of American History
An address, delivered before the New York Historical
Society, at its forty-second anniversary, 17th November 1846

Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by K Nordquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Incentives to the Study of the Ancient Period of American History by Schoolcraft" by Henry R. Schoolcraft is a historical address delivered at the Forty-Second Anniversary of the New York Historical Society, written in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1846. This scholarly work aims to promote the investigation of America's early history, focusing on the civilizations and archaeological findings present before European contact, primarily among Indigenous peoples. The book discusses the connections between these ancient civilizations and broader historical narratives, emphasizing the need for further research and inquiry into this pivotal and often overlooked period. In his address, Schoolcraft argues for the significance of studying ancient American history, highlighting substantial evidence of advanced civilizations that existed long before European discovery. He explores the various cultures and artifacts that demonstrate a rich and intricate past, invoking interest in the archaeological sites across North America, such as mounds and pyramids. Schoolcraft references linguistic, architectural, and astronomical achievements of Indigenous tribes, questioning the historical narratives that have minimized their contributions. He asserts that modern advancements in various fields of study should encourage scholars to delve deeper into these ancient histories, thus broadening our understanding of human civilization as a whole. This work serves as a call to action for historians and archaeologists to uncover the realities of America's ancient epochs and challenge prevailing myths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

EBook No.: 28627

Published: Apr 27, 2009

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: America -- Antiquities

Subject: Indians -- Origin

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.