The Origin of the Mound Builders by Alfred Oscar Coffin

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Author Coffin, Alfred Oscar, 1861-1933
LoC No. 74158766
Title The Origin of the Mound Builders
Note Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Mary Glenn Krause, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary "The Origin of the Mound Builders" by Alfred Oscar Coffin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the ancient civilizations that built mounds throughout the Mississippi Valley, offering insights into their social structures, cultural significance, and possible origins. The book seeks to unravel the mystery behind these mounds, which were often incorrectly attributed solely to Native American tribes. Coffin meticulously discusses the different types of mounds, such as effigy, temple, and sacrificial mounds, and examines the artifacts discovered within them. He delves into theories about the Mound-builders' origins, comparing their achievements to other ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and those in Central America. He theorizes complex narratives involving migrations from the lost continent of Atlantis, and posits that the Mound-builders were a unique group distinct from the Indigenous peoples known to Europeans. Coffin’s exploration emphasizes the ingenuity and societal organization of the Mound-builders, while simultaneously lamenting the loss of their history and contributions to civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Mexico -- Antiquities
Subject Indians of Mexico -- Antiquities
Subject Mound-builders
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EBook-No. 64485
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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