Author: Carl H. Chapman
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826204015
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 178

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Discusses the cultural development of Missouri's Indians during the past twelve thousand years.

Author: Carl Haley Chapman
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360

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Author: Michael John O'Brien
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 9780826211316
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 462

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The Prehistory of Missouri is a fascinating examination of the objects that were made, used, and discarded or lost by Missouri's prehistoric inhabitants over a period of more than eleven thousand years. Missouri's numerous vegetation zones and its diverse topography encompassed extreme variations, forcing prehistoric populations to seek a wide range of adaptations to the natural environment. As a result, Missouri's archaeological record is highly complex, and it has not been fully understood despite the vast amount of fieldwork that has been conducted within the state's borders. In this groundbreaking account, Michael J. O'Brien and W. Raymond Wood explore the array of artifacts that have been found in Missouri, pinpointing minute variations in form. They have documented the ranges in age and distribution of the individual forms, explaining why certain forms persisted while others quickly disappeared. Organized by chronological periods such as Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian, the book provides a comprehensive survey of what is currently known about Missouri's prehistoric peoples, often revealing how they made their living in an ever-changing world. The authors have applied rigorous standards of archaeological inquiry. Their main objective--demonstrating that the archaeological record of Missouri can be explained in scientific terms--is accomplished. With more than 235 line drawings and photographs, including 23 color photos, The Prehistory of Missouri will appeal to anyone interested in archaeology, particularly in the artifacts and the dates of their manufacture, as well as those interested in the dichotomy between interpretation and explanation. Intended for the amateur as well as the professional archaeologist, this book is sure to be the new standard reference on Missouri's prehistory, fulfilling current needs that extend beyond those met by Carl Chapman's earlier classic, The Archaeology of Missouri.

Author: Carl H. Chapman
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826273157
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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This expanded edition of Indians and Archaeology of Missouri gives an excellent introduction to the cultural development of Missouri’s Indians during the past twelve thousand years. Providing a new chapter on the Hunter Foragers of the Dalton period and substantial revision of other chapters to incorporate recent discoveries, the Chapmans present knowledge based upon decades of experience with archaeological excavations in an understandable and fascinating form. The first edition of Indians and Archaeology of Missouri has been recognized in Missouri and nationally as one of the best books of its kind. The Missouri Historical Review called it “simply indispensable.” The Plains Anthropologist added similar praise: “Clearly written and exceptionally well illustrated...it is the answer to the amateur’s prayers.” Archaeology described it as “a boon to Missouri’s many amateur archaeologists, a useful source of information for professionals and interesting reading for the layman.”

Author: Michael John O'Brien
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 604

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Author: Carl H Chapman
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ISBN: 9780685270721
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Languages : en
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Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 220

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Author: St. Louis Academy of Science. Archaeological Section
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Category : Missouri
Languages : en
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Languages : en
Pages : 146

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Author: Carl Haley Chapman
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Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 338

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