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100 1 _aPratt, Theodore,
_d1901-1969
245 1 4 _aThe Hohokam Dig
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
490 1 _aProduced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-24
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Hohokam Dig" by Theodore Pratt is a historical fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the intersection of modern science and ancient history through the story of two scientists, George Arthbut and Sidney Hunt, as they investigate the mysteries surrounding the Hohokam culture of prehistoric America. The narrative takes a creative turn as it delves into the realm of spirituality and vision, where the characters, through unexpected events, encounter actual Hohokam Indians transported to their time. In the story, George and Sidney, ethnologist and archaeologist respectively, arrive at the Hohokam dig site to uncover the reasons behind the seemingly abrupt disappearance of ancient desert inhabitants. Their research takes a surprising twist when they find themselves confronted by real Hohokam villagers who, guided by their medicine man, Huk, have been brought forward in time. Through their interactions, the scientists learn not only about the past of the Hohokam but also about their struggles and fears regarding their ever-changing world. The plot thickens as the scientists seek to record their findings, only to face the immediate challenge of these ancient people's return to their own time and the obliteration of the knowledge they sought to obtain. Ultimately, the novel blends adventure, mystery, and the depth of human history with speculative elements, drawing readers into a thought-provoking exploration of culture and the consequences of discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
830 0 _aProduced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29793
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