02534cam a22003253u 4500 62948 UtSlPG 20260610134441.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Gibson, Jon L., 1943- Poverty Point: A Culture of the Lower Mississippi Valley Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Anthropological study (Louisiana Archaeological Survey and Antiquities Commission); no. 7. Release date is 2020-08-16 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Poverty Point: A Culture of the Lower Mississippi Valley" by Jon L. Gibson is an anthropological study published in the early 1980s. This book examines the Poverty Point culture, which existed in the Lower Mississippi Valley around 2000 to 700 B.C. It aims to explore the complexities of life, social organization, and technological advancements of this ancient society, known notably for its impressive earthworks and extensive trade networks. Gibson's work delves into the archaeological findings from the Poverty Point site, arguing that it was a significant settlement and trade center, with a vibrant community engaged in sophisticated social and political structures. The text discusses daily life, including diet, tools, and crafts, highlighting that the Poverty Point people thrived through a combination of hunting, gathering, and possibly horticulture, rather than agriculture as previously thought. The author also speculates about the community's spiritual practices and social hierarchy while noting that many aspects of their life remain enigmatic due to the lack of written records. Overall, Gibson presents a thorough overview of the Poverty Point culture, emphasizing its historical significance and inviting readers to appreciate the complexities of these early inhabitants of North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Poverty Point culture Anthropological study (Louisiana Archaeological Survey and Antiquities Commission); no. 7. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62948 103772 103772