The Masterpieces Of The Ohio Mound Builders: The Hilltop Fortifications, Including Fort Ancient (1916)

By Emilius Oviatt Randall

Book Overview

The Masterpieces Of The Ohio Mound Builders: The Hilltop Fortifications, Including Fort Ancient (1916) is a historical book written by E. O. Randall. The book explores the fascinating history of the Ohio Mound Builders, a prehistoric culture that lived in the Ohio Valley region of the United States between 1000 BCE and 1650 CE. The book focuses specifically on the hilltop fortifications built by the Ohio Mound Builders, including the famous Fort Ancient. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a detailed analysis of the hilltop fortifications and their significance. The first chapter provides an overview of the Ohio Mound Builders and their culture, while the second chapter explores the various types of hilltop fortifications built by the Ohio Mound Builders. The subsequent chapters of the book delve deeper into the history and architecture of specific hilltop fortifications, including Fort Ancient, which is one of the most well-known and well-preserved examples of Ohio Mound Builder architecture. The book includes detailed descriptions of the structures, layouts, and defensive features of these fortifications, as well as their cultural and historical significance.Overall, The Masterpieces Of The Ohio Mound Builders: The Hilltop Fortifications, Including Fort Ancient (1916) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Ohio Mound Builders and their impressive architectural achievements.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: 1163934070
• ISBN13: 9781163934074
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"