The Ellis Landing Shellmound (1910)

By Nels Christian Nelson

Book Overview

The Ellis Landing Shellmound is a historical book written by Nels Christian Nelson and published in 1910. The book is a detailed account of the archaeological discovery of a shellmound in Ellis Landing, Massachusetts. The shellmound was found to be a burial ground for the indigenous people who lived in the area thousands of years ago. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the shellmound, including its history, the artifacts found within it, and the cultural significance of the burial practices of the indigenous people. The author also delves into the broader context of the shellmound, discussing the social and political factors that influenced the treatment of Native American remains in the early 20th century. The Ellis Landing Shellmound is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Native American cultures and the early days of archaeological exploration in the United States.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: 1167040988
• ISBN13: 9781167040986
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"