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"Burial Mounds of the Northern Sections of the United States" by Cyrus Thomas is a detailed historical exploration of the mysterious earthworks scattered across the American landscape. This meticulously researched study delves into the archaeology of these mounds, offering insights into the cultures of the Native Americans who built them. Thomas examines the structure, purpose, and artifacts found within these ancient burial sites and other mound formations. A significant contribution to the fields of archaeology and anthropology, this book provides invaluable historical context to the…mehr

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"Burial Mounds of the Northern Sections of the United States" by Cyrus Thomas is a detailed historical exploration of the mysterious earthworks scattered across the American landscape. This meticulously researched study delves into the archaeology of these mounds, offering insights into the cultures of the Native Americans who built them. Thomas examines the structure, purpose, and artifacts found within these ancient burial sites and other mound formations. A significant contribution to the fields of archaeology and anthropology, this book provides invaluable historical context to the discussion of American antiquities. Researchers and anyone interested in the early history of the United States will find this comprehensive work an essential resource for understanding these enduring monuments and the civilizations they represent. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Cyrus Thomas was a famous American scholar majorly known for his contribution to ethnology, entomology and archaeology during late 19th century. Cyrus Thomas was on in Kingsport, Tennessee and formerly worked as a teacher before signifying himself as a government entomologist. Thomas's affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of American Ethnology was a major factor in his influential role in the discipline of anthropology. He carried out ground-breaking research on prehistoric mound builder civilizations, concentrating on the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. He published a large number of papers and articles that greatly contributed to the field's understanding of Native American archaeology and ethnography. His thorough research established the groundwork for later anthropologists and entomologists, leaving a lasting legacy. Those who study the rich archaeological and ethnological legacy of the United States are influenced and motivated by Cyrus Thomas's lifelong commitment to solving the secrets of the country's past civilizations.