Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley: Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Vol. I.

‘Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley’, authored by E. G. Squier and E. H. Davis and published in 1848, is a landmark study in American archaeology. The book meticulously documents the mounds and earthworks built by Indigenous cultures in the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, offering insights into their construction methods, cultural significance, and the societies that created them. While it provides detailed descriptions and serves as a foundational resource for understanding pre-Columbian history in North America, it is important to note that not all the original illustrations are included in this edition. Read more