Isbn: 9780282448929 - mound builders of illinois (classic reprint): descriptive of certain mounds and village sites in the american bottoms and along the kaskaskia and illinois rivers (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of the pre-Columbian people who thrived in the fertile lands of Illinois. Through meticulous examination of their burial sites, artifacts, and village remains, the author paints a vivid picture of their daily lives, customs, and beliefs. By analyzing the tools, pottery, and other remnants of their culture, the author reconstructs a society deeply connected to the land and sustained by agriculture. The abundance of flint hoes and intricately crafted pottery speak to their ingenuity and industry. The author also explores the spiritual world of these ancient people, as revealed through their burial practices. The careful construction of stone graves, the use of symbolic objects, and evidence of ritualistic burning all point to a complex understanding of life and death. Ultimately, this book offers a profound and respectful glimpse into a vanished civilization, reminding us of the rich history that lies beneath our feet and the enduring legacy of the First Peoples. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…