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100	1		_aShetrone, H. C., _d1876-1954
245	1	0	_aPrimer of Ohio Archaeology: The Mound Builders and the Indians
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-07-07
508			_aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Primer of Ohio Archaeology: The Mound Builders and the Indians" by H. C. Shetrone is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1950s. This informative book serves as an introduction to the prehistoric cultures of Ohio, focusing on the Mound Builders and the Indigenous tribes that inhabited the region before European contact. It seeks to provide readers, particularly students and the general public, with a foundational understanding of Ohio's archaeological heritage and the significance of the ancient earthworks that characterize its history. In this primer, Shetrone explores the complexities of the Mound Builders, detailing the construction and purpose of the mounds, which served as burial sites and markers of social and religious significance. He distinguishes between different cultural groups, such as the Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient peoples, highlighting their respective advancements, artistic expression, and craftsmanship. The text also discusses the tools, pottery, and agricultural practices of these ancient inhabitants, as well as the archaeological methods used to uncover their secrets. Ultimately, the book emphasizes the need for preservation and further exploration of Ohio’s rich archaeological resources, linking past and present human experiences to foster a better appreciation of cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society, 1951
653			_aIndians of North America -- Ohio
653			_aOhio -- Antiquities
653			_aMound-builders -- Ohio
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65794
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