The Smith, Harlan Ingersoll 1872-1940 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Archaeology of the Yakima Valley" by Harlan I. Smith is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work presents the results of archaeological investigations conducted in the Yakima Valley, detailing various sites and artifacts from the region to enhance the understanding of its prehistoric inhabitants. The text is likely to appeal to readers interested in anthropology, archaeology, and Native American history, as it delves into the lives and practices of the Sahaptian-speaking peoples who once thrived there. The beginning of "The Archaeology of the Yakima Valley" outlines the author's archaeological work completed in 1903 across several locations in the Yakima Valley. Smith describes excavations yielding human remains, burial sites, and tools, positioning these findings within the context of the cultural practices of the area's native inhabitants. He emphasizes the lack of definitive dating for the artifacts found, stating some graves are attributed to modern Indians, while others predate European arrival. The introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive survey of the valley's archaeological significance, showcasing its importance as a historical source for understanding the life ways of its early peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-07-08 Produced by Pat McCoy, Julia Miller, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Yakima River Valley (Wash.) -- Antiquities E011 GN Original publication data not identified 11018966 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40167 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40167 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133923.0 40167