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Arrowheads & Projectile Points |
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$8.00 |
This identification and value guide has
many color photographs of points and blades
found east of the Rockies and west of the
Mississippi. Many hundred chipped artifacts
shown in color, some exactly as they were found
on the surface. 2003, softcover, 81/2 x 11 in.,
200pp. |
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200 |
| Author:
Lar Hothem |
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The Bird-Stone Ceremonial |
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$10.00 |
This recent reprint of W. K. Moorehead’s 1899
birdstone study provides basic information on
several types and where they are found in North
America. Different theories as to the use or
purpose of birdstones are expressed. Softcover,
81/2 x 11 in., 31pp. |
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31 |
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Moorehead |
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Bloody Water |
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$9.00 |
The fascinating story of battles (1770–1795)
between Indians and Whites on the water frontier
of the old Northwest. Flatboats and keelboats
are described, tactics used by both sides
explained, and there are details of weapons that
were used. Many incidents are covered, with
date, location and outcome. 2000, softcover, 5 x
8 in., 51pp. |
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51 |
| Author:
Lar Hothem |
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Ancient Earthworks and Temples of the American
Indians |
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$9.95 |
A reprint of an earlier work, this covers many
sites in North and Central America, and
discusses some in-depth. Travels were from New
England to the West Coast, with touring
stopovers in the Midwest and later, south to
Guatemala. Ruins are shown in black and white
illustrations. 1894/1996, hardcover, 51/2 x 9
in., 429pp |
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429 |
| Author:
Brine |
Pub. Date:
reprinted 1996
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Ancient Treasures of the Southwest |
Price:
$8.95 |
Subtitled “A guide to Archeological Sites and
Museums in Arizona, Southern Colorado, New
Mexico and Utah,” this is helpful research for
anyone who wants to go, or has been to, the
American Southwest. Down-to-earth information is
present on what's there and what can be visited.
The book is an exerpt from America’s Ancient
Treasures. Numerous illustrations. 1994,
softcover, 8 x 10 in., 130pp. |
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130 |
| Author:
Folsom & Folsom |
Pub. Date:
1994
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Artifacts - The Official Publication of the
Artifact Society |
Price:
$7.50 |
Vol. 16 Issue 3/4 is the final journal of
the now disbanded Artifact Society. Concerned
with amateur archaeology throughout the Midwest,
the cover photo is of a fine knobbed
lunate bannerstone. Interesting articles, good
photos. 1986, softcover, 8 x 11 in., 28pp. |
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28 |
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1986
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Eastern Fluted Points |
Price:
$10.00 |
A concise survey of major Paleo sites in eastern
North America, information covers flint
and chert materials, fluted point
technology, and distribution of eastern
fluted points. Many photos of points and
tools are included. 1998, softcover, 81/2 x 11
in., 40pp. |
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40 |
| Author:
Peck |
Pub. Date:
1998
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Faked Chipped Artifacts |
Price:
$3.95 |
Modern-made flint and chert artifacts are
a huge problem throughout the U.S. This starter
booklet is packed with information about how to
tell good from bad pieces; it should be in the
library of any collector who buys or trades, and
for those who just want to know the difference.
1992, softcover, 51/2 x 81/2 in., 20pp. |
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20 |
| Author:
Hothem |
Pub. Date:
1992
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Fake Stone Artifacts |
Price:
$5.95 |
A companion booklet to Fake Chipped Artifacts,
subject matter is the problem of reproduction
stone including axes, celts and ornaments. Ways
to detect fake pieces are explained. 1998,
softcover, 51/2 x 81/2 in., 23pp. |
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23 |
| Author:
Hothem |
Pub. Date:
1998
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A Guide to Ft Ancient |
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$4.95 |
A copy of the original guide in 2nd edition,
this reprint contains fold-out maps of roads and
the fort. Praised by Moorehead, this publication
on Ohio’s famous earthwork is still useful
today. Hothem House reprint. 1916/1997,
softcover, 5 x 71/2 in., 38pp. |
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38 |
| Author:
Tichenor |
Pub. Date:
1916/1997
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2nd |
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Indian Blankets and Their Makers |
Price:
$10.00 |
Fine summary, periods of Navaho blanket-making
with other woven goods, plus
classifications and descriptions. Classic
work with 254 illustrations (photos, drawings),
32 in color. 1974, reprint, softcover, 6 x 9
in., 213pp. |
Pages:
213 |
| Author:
James |
Pub. Date:
1974
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2nd |
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Mammoth: The Resurrection of an Ice Age Giant |
Price:
$10.00 |
A brief history and current account of recent
mammoth finds in Siberia, where the ancient
creatures are found eroding from the frozen
earth and natives are paid to report such finds.
Different aspects of studies include why
mammoths might have become extinct and how they
might possibly be recreated in the laboratory.
2001, hardcover, 6 x 8 in., 242pp. |
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242 |
| Author:
Stone |
Pub. Date:
2001
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Mississippian Mortuary Practices |
Price:
$10.00 |
Case study of two late prehistoric cemeteries in
the Lower Illinois Valley. The book covers
burial details and Indian social organization.
Solid look at one of the late cultures in a
great archaeological region. 1980, softcover, 6
x 9 in., 68 illustrations, 196pp. |
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196 |
| Author:
Goldstein |
Pub. Date:
1980
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Native American Beadwork |
Price:
$9.95 |
There is much on early beads, glass trade beads,
beadwork, sewing techniques and beaded baskets.
With many illustrations and some photos of
Eastern and Western beaded clothing, the book
provides a good overview of Indian beadwork.
1929/2002, softcover, 6 x 1/4 in., 16 |
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168 |
| Author:
Orchard |
Pub. Date:
1929/2002
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2nd |
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Native American Collectibles |
Price:
$5.95 |
good look at collecting categories such as
baskets, blankets, clothing, jewelry,
photographs, and pottery. Values included. 1994,
softcover, 51/4 x 8 in., 512pp. |
Pages:
512 |
| Author:
Reno |
Pub. Date:
1994
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North American Indian Motifs: CD Rom and Book |
Price:
$9.95 |
This Electronic Clip Art for Macintosh and
Windows contains a booklet with the same 391
designs as in the above plus a CD. The CD images
are scanned at 600 DPI and saved in six formats:
Tiff, Pict, Wmf, Jpeg, Gif, and Bmp. 1996. |
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20 |
| Author:
Kate |
Pub. Date:
1996
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Objects of Change-The Archeology and History of
Arikara Contact with Europeans |
Price:
$9.95 |
A study of historic trade goods and an Indian
group in the upper central U. S., the book
details specific White-made goods and
their importance. Early accounts place trade
items in an historic context. This Smithsonian
book has some tables, graphs and maps. 1990,
hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 9 in., 317pp. |
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317 |
| Author:
Rogers |
Pub. Date:
1990
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Plants from the Past |
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$9.95 |
Mainly a study of corn (maize) remains in the U.
S. Southwest, sites in the states of North
Carolina, Missouri, Michigan and Illinois are
also examined. Additionally, beans, squash,
watermelon and other cultivated plants have some
mention. 2001, softcover, 61/4 x 91/4 in.,
177pp. |
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177 |
| Author:
Blake and Cutler |
Pub. Date:
2001
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1 |
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Professional Photographic Scales |
Price:
$5.00 |
Top-grade scale set in centimeters and inches
for artifact pictures. Nine (9) cut-out scales
on sturdy, glossy cardboard. 81/2 x 11 in.
3
sheets for $5.00 |
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3 |
| Author:
Callicut and Peck |
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Projectile Point Typology for Pennsylvania and
the Northeast |
Price:
$10.00 |
Excellent descriptions of point and blade types
found in Pennsylvania and the northeast U.S.,
all early periods. Each of the 207 entries has
complete information, including how the type was
named, materials, description, sketches,
distribution maps. 1988, 1st edition, softcover,
51/2 x 81/2 in., 221pp. |
Pages:
221 |
| Author:
Fogelman |
Pub. Date:
1988
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1 |
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Time Detectives |
Price:
$9.95 |
Subtitled “How Scientists Use Modern
Technology to Unravel the Secrets of the
Past,” this is a very readable account of how
facts and tests can help explain ancient
civilizations. Illustrated with maps and some
photos, the book explores sites in America and
around the world. 1995, softcover, 6 x 91/4 in.,
288pp. |
Pages:
288 |
| Author:
Nash |
Pub. Date:
288
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1 |
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Turquoise - The Gem of the Centuries |
Price:
$7.95 |
Full-color publication on turquoise types and
many different kinds of Southwestern Indian
jewelry. Small supply available. Second printing
1975, softcover, 83/4 x 12 in., 62pp. |
Pages:
62 |
| Author:
Branson |
Pub. Date:
1975
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2 |
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The Wisdom of Bones |
Price:
$9.95 |
There are many early human-like fossils, and
this book sorts them out and explains the
differences. Various specialized workers have
investigated our remote ancestors, and this is
part of their story. 1996, softcover, 51/2 x 8
in., 270pp. |
Pages:
270 |
| Author:
Walker & Shipman |
Pub. Date:
1996
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1 |
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