Indians and Archaeology of Missouri, Revised Edition

By Carl H. Chapman and Eleanor F. Chapman

Book Overview

This expanded edition of Indians and Archaeology of Missouri gives an excellent introduction to the cultural development of Missouri's Indians during the past twelve thousand years. Providing a new chapter on the Hunter Foragers of the Dalton period and substantial revision of other chapters to incorporate recent discoveries, the Chapmans present knowledge based upon decades of experience with archaeological excavations in an understandable and fascinating form. The first edition of Indians and Archaeology of Missouri has been recognized in Missouri and nationally as one of the best books of its kind. The Missouri Historical Review called it "simply indispensable." The Plains Anthropologist added similar praise: "Clearly written and exceptionally well illustrated...it is the answer to the amateur's prayers." Archaeology described it as "a boon to Missouri's many amateur archaeologists, a useful source of information for professionals and interesting reading for the layman."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826204015
• ISBN13: 9780826204011
• Release Date: October 1983
• Publisher: University of Missouri Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great information!

The Chapmans paint a well-structured picture of the pre-history of Missouri. They discuss the different eras of early midwestern civilization (for instance: Early, Middle and Late Woodland), the tribes, and the influences on those tribes. The book has many excellent photographs and drawings of sites and artifacts. The Chapmans realize that there is more to Missouri pre-history than just the Mississippi Valley settlements; they include a lot of information about ancient tribes and mound builders of the Ozarks region as well. It is well written and an easy read. I devoured it in three days, did a lot of underlining, and refer back to sections of it frequently. I even shared it with friends, one of whom liked it enough to buy her own copy. The only down side to the book is that it is not indexed.

Good basic beginners book on Missouri archaeology.

This book was written by two of the pioneers of archaeology in Missouri. It contains simple but informative information on different phases of occupation within the state.