Eric E. Bowne's Books

Mound Sites of the Ancient South

A Guide to the Mississippian Chiefdoms

By: Eric E. Bowne

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Mound Sites of the Ancient South

A Guide to the Mississippian Chiefdoms

By: Eric E. Bowne

From approximately AD 900 to 1600, ancient Mississippian culture dominated today’s southeastern United States. These Native American societies, known more popularly as moundbuilders, had populations that numbered in the thousands, produced vast surpluses of food, engaged in longdistance trading, and were ruled by powerful leaders who raised large armies. Mississippian chiefdoms built fortified towns with massive earthen structures used as astrological monuments and burial grounds. The remnants of these cities—scattered throughout the Southeast from Florida north to Wisconsin and as far west as Texas—are still visible and awe-inspiring today. This heavily illustrated guide brings these settlements to life with maps, artists’ reconstructions, photos of artifacts, and historic and modern photos of sites, connecting our archaeological knowledge with what is visible when visiting the sites today. Anthropologist Eric E. Bowne discusses specific structures at each location and highlights noteworthy museums, artifacts, and cultural features. He also provides an introduction to Mississippian culture, offering background on subsistence and settlement practices, political and social organization, warfare, and belief systems that will help readers better understand these complex and remarkable places. Sites include Cahokia, Moundville, Etowah, and many more.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

269

Publisher

University of Georgia Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0820344982

ISBN 13

9780820344980

The Westo Indians

Slave Traders of the Early Colonial South

By: Eric E. Bowne

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Westo Indians

Slave Traders of the Early Colonial South

By: Eric E. Bowne

The Westo Indians, who lived in the Savannah River region during the second half of the 17th century, are believed to have had a profound effect on the development of the colonial South. This volume reproduces excerpts from all 19 documents that indisputably reference the Westos, although the Europeans referred to them by a variety of names.

Average ratings

N/A