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100 1 _aShort, John T.
_q(John Thomas),
_d1850-1883
245 1 4 _aThe North Americans of Antiquity :
_bTheir origin, migrations, and type of civilization considered
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-01-05
508 _aTurgut Dincer, Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The North Americans of Antiquity" by John T. Short is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the origins, migrations, and civilizations of ancient peoples in North America, particularly focusing on the Mound-builders, Cliff-dwellers, and the ancient peoples of Mexico and Central America. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these cultures and their interconnections through archaeological findings and historical records. The opening of this work presents a preface where Short expresses his intentions for the book, highlighting the growing interest in the study of North American antiquities. He acknowledges the challenging nature of elucidating these historical mysteries but expresses optimism about the progress being made through recent archaeological discoveries. He emphasizes his dedication to presenting a well-researched account that brings together the findings of various scholars while acknowledging the contributions of others in his field. The text sets the stage for an exploration into the lives and cultures of the ancient inhabitants of America, suggesting a meticulous approach grounded in scientific inquiry and a commitment to unearthing historical truths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Harper & brothers, 1879
653 _aIndians of North America -- Antiquities
653 _aIndians -- Origin
653 _aIndians of Mexico -- Antiquities
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/americansofnorth00shorrich
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67101
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