The Cahokia Mounds: A Preliminary Paper (1922) - Paperback

by Warren King Moorehead (Author)

The Cahokia Mounds: A Preliminary Paper is a book written by Warren King Moorehead in 1922. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Cahokia Mounds, which are a group of prehistoric Native American mounds located in Illinois. The author explores the history, architecture, and cultural significance of these mounds, which were built by the Mississippian culture between 800 and 1400 CE. Moorehead's book is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a different perspective on the Cahokia Mounds. He begins by discussing the history of the mounds and their discovery by European explorers. He then goes on to describe the various types of mounds found at the site, including platform mounds, conical mounds, and burial mounds. The author also delves into the architecture of the Cahokia Mounds, describing the construction techniques used by the Mississippian culture. He discusses the materials used to build the mounds, such as earth, clay, and stone, and the tools that were used to shape them. Moorehead's book also explores the cultural significance of the Cahokia Mounds. He discusses the religious and spiritual beliefs of the Mississippian people, and how these beliefs were reflected in the construction of the mounds. He also examines the social and political organization of the Mississippian culture, and how it was expressed through the mounds. Overall, The Cahokia Mounds: A Preliminary Paper is a comprehensive study of one of the most important archaeological sites in North America. Moorehead's book provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of the Mississippian people, and their remarkable achievements in architecture and engineering.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.