A Serpent's Tale: Discovering America's Ancient Mound Builders

by Lorett Treese

Book Overview

The Fascinating Story of the Enigmatic Monuments that Inspired American Archaeology
When American settlers first crossed the Appalachian Mountains they were amazed to discover that the wilderness beyond contained ancient ruins--large man-made mounds and enclosures, and impressive earthen sculptures, such as a gigantic serpent. Reports trickled back to the eager ears of President Thomas Jefferson and others. However, most did not believe...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594163642
• ISBN13: 9781594163647
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Westholme Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"