American Antiquities And Discoveries In The West - Paperback

by Josiah Priest (Author)

American Antiquities And Discoveries In The West is a book written by Josiah Priest, an American historian and writer, and published in 1833. The book provides a detailed account of the various archaeological discoveries and ancient ruins found in the western part of the United States, particularly in the states of Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Priest's work is divided into two parts. The first part of the book discusses the various mounds and earthworks found in the western states, which Priest believed were constructed by a prehistoric race of people. He also provides a detailed analysis of the various artifacts found in these mounds, including pottery, weapons, and jewelry.In the second part of the book, Priest discusses the various ancient ruins found in the western states, including the ruins of ancient cities and temples. He also provides a detailed account of the various hieroglyphics and inscriptions found on these ruins, which he believed were evidence of a lost civilization that once inhabited the western part of the United States.Throughout the book, Priest argues that the ancient ruins and artifacts found in the western states are evidence of a prehistoric civilization that predates the arrival of Europeans in North America. He also suggests that this civilization may have been linked to the ancient civilizations of Egypt and the Middle East.Overall, American Antiquities And Discoveries In The West is an important historical work that sheds light on the early history of the United States and the various cultures that inhabited the western part of the country.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.