02556cam a22003373u 4500 44104 UtSlPG 20260610134019.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918 The Native Races [of the Pacific states], Volume 4, Antiquities : The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 4 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-11-04 E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The Native Races [of the Pacific states], Volume 4, Antiquities" by Hubert Howe Bancroft is an extensive historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the archaeological remains of ancient Native American cultures in the Pacific States and beyond, detailing their monumental artifacts and remains. It seeks to provide a systematic overview of the material relics left by these civilizations, establishing their significance in understanding the historical context of Native American history. The opening of the volume introduces the reader to the subject of monumental archaeology, emphasizing the importance of tangible relics in studying ancient cultures. Bancroft outlines the goals of this work, which is to present documented descriptions of archaeological findings across various regions, including references to both well-known and lesser-known explorers. He argues for the value of material relics as concrete evidence of past societies, contrasting them with the vagueness of oral tradition and written history. This sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of artifacts and monuments, showcasing their role in providing insights into the lives and customs of ancient populations in the Americas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of Mexico Indians of Central America Indians -- Bibliography Indians of North America -- Pacific Coast of North America https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44104 84943 84943