The Cherokees in Pre-Columbian Times

Thomas, Cyrus

History

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Report on the Mound Explorations of the Bureau of Ethnology

Work in Mound Exploration of the Bureau of Ethnology

Excerpt from Work in Mound Exploration of the Bureau of EthnologyIt seems desirable at the present time to make a statement explaining the plans and describing the work of the mound exploring division of the Bureau of Ethnology, especially in view of the fact that neither the plans nor the results of this work seem to be clearly understood by all who are interested in the study of American archaeology. It was scarcely expected that a clear apprehension of these plans and the work would be gained in advance of the publication of a full report of the same; but, since such a report is well advanced towards completion and since the collections thus far made have been turned over to the National Museum, where they are open to the public, a brief preliminary statement of the plan being pursued and the work thus far accomplished seems appropriate now.In undertaking the exploration of the mounds of our country upon an extensive scale, the operations should be carried on according to some definite plan. Three only seemed worthy of consideration, viz:First. That which may be termed the systematic plan, which contemplates a comprehensive and accurate survey of all the ancient works of the country and the preparation of maps and illustrations showing their location and character, to be followed by thorough explorations and investigations of these monuments.Second. That which may be termed the local plan, which commences with a limited locality and confines operations to it until all the ancient works in it are thoroughly examined, figured, mapped, and described in detail and the collections obtained there are studied; then moving to another section.Third. The comprehensive plan, or plan of general study, in which the chief objects are to search for and study the various forms and types of the works and minor vestiges of art and to mark out the different archaeological districts as disclosed by investigation. This plan permits the carrying on of operations at various points simultaneously or removal from place to place as the types and forms of a section are satisfactorily determined.In any one of these plans the work which has been and is being done by others should be taken into consideration so far as deemed trustworthy, especially in connection with the third plan.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Introduction to the study of North American archaeology (Antiquities of the New World)

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Excerpt from Introduction to the Study of North American ArchaeologyThe little volume herewith presented to the public is a brief resume of the progress which has been made, up to the present time, in the investigation and study of North American archaeology. The increased activity among students devoting attention to the subject, the numerous explorations made, the rapid accumulation of data and the flood of light thrown on the questions relating to prehistoric North America since the publication of the last general work relating thereto, call for a new summary. Whether the work now offered meets this demand must be left for the readers to decide. That some parts of the broad field have been left unnoticed is admitted, the attention being confined chiefly to the more important characteristic features, as those best calculated to form an Introduction to the subject; and as best calculated to interest the reader and younger students. With such an object in view, pages broken or interrupted by foot-notes are not only out of place, but often serve to break the thread the reader is following, or prove an interruption to his line of thought; reference notes have therefore been entirely omitted.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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