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The fascinating story of a lost city and an unprecedented American civilization located in modern day Illinois near St. Louis
While Mayan and Aztec civilizations are widely known and documented, relatively few people are familiar with the largest prehistoric Native American city north of Mexico-a site that expert Timothy Pauketat brings vividly to life in this groundbreaking book. Almost a thousand years ago, a city flourished along the Mississippi River near what is now St. Louis. Built around a sprawling central plaza and known as Cahokia, the site has drawn the attention of generations of archaeologists, whose work produced evidence of complex celestial timepieces, feasts big enough to feed thousands, and disturbing signs of human sacrifice. Drawing on these fascinating finds, Cahokia presents a lively and astonishing narrative of prehistoric America.
Publisher : Penguin Books; Illustrated edition (July 27, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 0143117475
ISBN-13 : 978-0143117476
Item Weight : 5.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.04 x 0.58 x 7.48 inches
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Customers find the book very interesting and give it a good overview of the history and archaeological finds. They also say it’s very readable, with an outstanding analysis. Readers also appreciate the great introduction and the author’s expansive scope.
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