Archeological Investigations On Manhattan Island, New York City (1920)

By Alanson Skinner

Book Overview

Archeological Investigations On Manhattan Island, New York City (1920) is a book written by Alanson Skinner that details the results of his archeological excavations on Manhattan Island. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first Native Americans to the island up until the time of European settlement. Skinner's research focused on the material culture of the indigenous people of Manhattan, including their tools, weapons, pottery, and other artifacts. He also examined the burial practices of these people and their relationship with the environment. The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations of the artifacts and sites that Skinner studied, as well as maps and diagrams to help readers understand the geography of Manhattan and the locations of the excavations. Overall, Archeological Investigations On Manhattan Island, New York City provides a fascinating glimpse into the early history of Manhattan and the people who lived there long before the arrival of Europeans.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: 1166442861
• ISBN13: 9781166442866
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"