A Study Of Chiriquian Antiquities (1911)

By George Grant MacCurdy

Book Overview

A Study of Chiriquian Antiquities is a book written by George Grant MacCurdy in 1911. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient artifacts found in the Chiriqui region of Panama. MacCurdy was an American anthropologist and archaeologist who traveled to Panama to study the pre-Columbian culture of the Chiriqui people.The book is divided into several chapters that cover various aspects of Chiriquian culture, including their pottery, stone sculptures, and gold ornaments. MacCurdy provides detailed descriptions of each artifact and analyzes their significance in the context of Chiriquian society.The book also includes photographs and illustrations of the artifacts, as well as maps of the region. MacCurdy's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and lay readers.Overall, A Study of Chiriquian Antiquities is an important work in the field of anthropology and archaeology, providing valuable insights into the culture and history of the Chiriqui people.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166485595
• ISBN13: 9781166485597
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 2.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"