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100 1 _aRafinesque, C. S.
_q(Constantine Samuel),
_d1783-1840
245 1 4 _aThe Ancient Monuments of North and South America, 2nd ed.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-07-08
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)
520 _a"The Ancient Monuments of North and South America, 2nd ed." by C. S. Rafinesque is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work explores the historical significance and archaeological evidence of ancient structures and civilizations across the American continents. Rafinesque, a prominent figure in the field of natural and historical sciences, aims to uncover the origins and cultural implications of these monuments that attest to the rich history of human civilization in the Americas. In this comprehensive exploration, Rafinesque delves into various ancient ruins, such as mounds, temples, and cities, analyzing their architecture and comparing them to similar structures found in other parts of the world. He discusses the cultural and civilizational links between ancient American societies and other early civilizations, arguing that these monuments hold significant evidence of a complex and interconnected history. By classifying and comparing different styles and purposes of these structures, Rafinesque seeks to provide a clearer understanding of the origins and migrations of early populations in the Americas, emphasizing the need for scientific research and preservation of these invaluable archaeological sites. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerica -- Antiquities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29350
999 _c70198
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