| Author |
Moore, Clarence B. (Clarence Bloomfield), 1852-1936 |
| Editor |
Hodge, Frederick Webb, 1864-1956 |
| LoC No. |
22011599
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| Title |
Additional mounds of Duval and of Clay counties, Florida; Mound investigation on the east coast of Florida; Certain Florida coast mounds north of the St. Johns river
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| Original Publication |
United States: Museum the American Indian, 1896, pubdate 1922.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Additional mounds of Duval and of Clay counties, Florida; Mound investigation on the East Coast of Florida" by Clarence B. Moore is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the archaeological exploration and documentation of burial mounds in Florida, providing insights into the lives and practices of the region's indigenous peoples. The author meticulously examines structural details and artifacts found within these mounds to contribute to our understanding of early Florida's native cultures. The book details the findings from various mound investigations, primarily conducted during the late 1800s. Moore presents a comprehensive account of the mounds in Duval and Clay counties, examining their composition, the human remains discovered, and the artifacts associated with these burial sites. He reports on various types of materials found, such as earthenware, stone tools, and remains of marine animals, alongside notes on the characteristics of the burials. Through careful observation and recording, Moore captures the practices surrounding death and burial among the indigenous populations, offering a window into their cultural practices, beliefs, and social structures. For those interested in archaeology, anthropology, or early American history, this publication serves as a valuable resource. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
Florida -- Antiquities
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| Subject |
Mounds -- Florida
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71038 |
| Release Date |
Jun 25, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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