The Antiquities Of Tennessee And The Adjacent States And The State Of Aboriginal Society In The Scale Of Civilization Represented By Them (1897)

""The Antiquities of Tennessee and the Adjacent States and the State of Aboriginal Society in the Scale of Civilization Represented by Them"" is a historical book written by Gates P. Thruston in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the prehistoric and early historic cultures of the southeastern United States, with a particular focus on Tennessee and its neighboring states. The author examines the archaeological evidence of the region, including mound sites, burial grounds, and artifacts, to reconstruct the lives and customs of the native peoples who inhabited the area before European colonization.Thruston's work is divided into two parts. The first part is a comprehensive overview of the archaeological discoveries in the region, including a detailed analysis of the various mound-building cultures that once flourished in the southeastern United States. The second part of the book explores the social and cultural practices of the native peoples, including their religious beliefs, social organization, and economic systems. The author also discusses the impact of European contact on the native populations, including the devastating effects of disease, warfare, and forced relocation.Overall, ""The Antiquities of Tennessee and the Adjacent States and the State of Aboriginal Society in the Scale of Civilization Represented by Them"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the prehistory and early history of the southeastern United States. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of the region's native cultures, making it an essential read for historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the southeastern United States.A Series Of Historical And Ethnological Studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.