The Effigy Mound Culture of Wisconsin: Milwaukee Public Museum, Publications in Anthropology, No. 3 - Hardcover

by Chandler W. Rowe (Author)

The Effigy Mound Culture of Wisconsin is a book written by Chandler W. Rowe, and published by the Milwaukee Public Museum. It is part of the museum's Publications in Anthropology series, and is the third volume in the series. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Effigy Mound Culture, which was a prehistoric Native American culture that existed in Wisconsin and surrounding areas between 800 and 1200 AD. The culture is known for its distinctive earthen mounds, which were often shaped like animals or other figures. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the Effigy Mound Culture, including the history of research on the culture, the construction and function of the mounds, the material culture of the people who created them, and the social and economic organization of the culture. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, and includes detailed descriptions of many of the most important archaeological sites associated with the Effigy Mound Culture. Overall, The Effigy Mound Culture of Wisconsin is an essential resource for anyone interested in the prehistory of the Midwest, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and culture of the people who inhabited the region over a thousand years ago.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.