Ancient Village Architecture In America (1883) - Stephen Denison Peet - Bog

Ancient Village Architecture In America is a book written by Stephen Denison Peet and published in 1883. The book explores the architecture of prehistoric Native American villages, focusing on the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi Valley. Peet was a prominent archaeologist and ethnologist of his time, and his work in this book is based on extensive research and fieldwork. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the different types of structures found in ancient Native American villages, including houses, temples, and public buildings. Peet describes the materials used to construct these buildings, such as wood, bark, and clay, and provides detailed illustrations and diagrams of their layout and design. The second part of the book focuses on specific examples of ancient Native American villages, including the Mound Builders of the Mississippi Valley, the Pueblo Indians of the Southwest, and the Iroquois of the Great Lakes region. Peet describes the history and culture of each group, as well as the unique architectural features of their villages. Overall, Ancient Village Architecture In America is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of prehistoric Native American societies. Peet's detailed descriptions and illustrations provide a fascinating glimpse into the architecture and daily life of these ancient communities.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.