Dr. Von Zuko offers his top recommended titles in the interests of archaeology, ancient civilizations, their artifacts and antiquities. Explore the amazing remnants of medieval walled cities and powerful kingdoms of the Mississippian culture in the “American Bottom.” Investigate the treasures and monumental architecture of the Mayans and Aztecs of Central America. Discover that the ancients we not the ignorant savages many have imagined . . . they were every bit as intelligent as modern humans, they merely lacked our technology. Answer questions: How did early people survive harsh winters and unmercifully hot summers? How did these ancient cultures develop cities, trade routes, and commerce? Examine their technology, arrowheads, stone tools, pottery, textiles, and agriculture . . . this selection of great archaeology and antiquities books are sure to open your eyes to things you’ve never even imagined! Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human ... by Jared Diamond, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus... by Charles C. Mann, Ohio Archaeology: An Illustrated Chronicle ...by Bradley T. Lepper, Ancient Objects and Sacred Realms: Interpre... Cahokia, the Great Native American Metropolis by Biloine Whiting Young, The Aztecs, Maya, and Their Predecessors, T... by Muriel Porter Weaver, The Ancient Maya, 6th Edition by Robert Sharer, The Lost Cities of the Mayas: The Life, Art... by Fabio Bourbon Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel by Kenneth R. Wright. Prehistoric America Ancient Civilizations Artifacts & Antiquities Arrowhead Values, Arrowhead types. Ancient technology: The Stone Tools, Arrowheads, Spears, Knives, and Pottery of Ancient Man. Research the market for arrowhead and stone tool collectibles. Here are some of the most accurate books on arrowhead types, arrowhead values and average collector market prices. The Official Overstreet Identification and arrowhead values, by Robert M Overstreet, The Official Overstreet Identification and arrowhead price guide by Robert M Overstreet Stone Age Spear and Arrow Points of California, by Noel D. Justice, Gifts of the Great River: Arkansas Effigy Pottery, by John H. House, Heritage of Power: Ancient Sculpture from West Mexico, by Kristi Butterwick, Paleo-Indian Artifacts by Lar Hothem, Stone Age Spear and Arrow Points of the Midwest by Noel D. Justice, Stone Age Spear and Arrow Points of the South West by Noel D. Justice, Arrowheads & Stone Artifacts: A Practical guide for the amature archaeologist by C. G. Yeager, Artifacts & Antiquities Arrowhead Values. This practical, down-to-earth guide for surface collectors of arrowheads and stone artefacts is designed especially for amateur archaeologists and people interested in learning how to study and collect artifacts safely and responsibly. the perfect addition to libraries of amateur archaeologists thirsty for knowledge about preserving and interpreting the remains of a prehistoric culture. Indian Artifacts of the Midwest, and several other books on arrowheads, pipes, and trade relics, is widely known for his research in the field of Indian artifacts. highly valuable chipped points and blades, plus many of the sometimes overlooked minor tool types. All of the basic Paleo artifacts and classes are shown and described, and interesting facts about ancient Paleo lifeways, supported by archaeology, are provided. Sections on discoveries and auction results will be of interest to the reader. Current values for Paleo artifacts of all types are given, and a large number of top-grade Paleo points, some never before published, are pictured. There are chapters of Paleo knives and non-point tools of all kinds, and tips on collecting these artifacts. This book contains the most Paleo artifacts pictured in any publication to date, including some of the more valuable fluted and lanceolate points in North America from some of the finest private collections. Paleo-Indian Artifacts More than 12,000 actual-size photographs of arrowheads, many of them in full color. Price listings organized in 10 geographic sections with up-to-date market reports for each one. Valuable advice on identifying, grading, and pricing arrowheads. Detailed drawings show how Native Americans shaped their tools, what styles were peculiar to which regions, and how the various types can best be identified. One of the world's finest collections of Mississippian artifacts. John House brings us a lively account of the work of this nineteenth-century fieldworker, the Native culture he explored, and the rich legacies left by both. The result is a vivid re-creation of the world of Indian peoples in the Mississippi River lowlands in the last centuries before European contact. The Official Overstreet Identification and Price Guide to Indian Arrowheads, 11th Edition. Indian Arrowhead Identification and Price Guide. Arrowpoints, Spearheads, & Knives of Prehistoric Times By Thomas Wilson: All thorough history of the weapons and tools our prehistoric ancestors used to survive, this book reveals a world that will fascinate anyone interested in outdoor skills, ancient weapons, or anthropology. Thomas Wilson explains the many types of arrowheads, spears, and knives used by the peoples of the Paleolithic period across Western Europe and the early days of America. He details the materials from which these tools were made, how and where they were manufactured, and the purposes for which they were crafted—from hunting and cutting to scraping and grinding. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of photographs and drawings of these tools, including microscopic details of the flint and other stones from which they were crafted, this is a rare look into what seems like mankind’s not-so-distant past. Small stone tools and arrow points are among the few remaining traces of human history that stretches back over 10,000 years. This illustrated book is a convenient guide to the projectile points that can be found in the Midwestern United States. Designed to be used as a field reference, the book provides a type name and a short description of the physical characteristics, age, and distribution for the most often found styles of projectile points. Field Guide to Projectile Points of the Midwest:Projectile points of American Indians have long been objects of interest to students and historians. This arrowhead book has hundreds of photos, information about geographic origin, methods of production, sizes, and a special section on detecting fakes. Arrowheads And Projectile Points Identification & Values Collector Books. Antique Trader Indian Arrowhead Price Guide offers extensive coverage of one of man's earliest efforts to create and manufacture objects of symmetry and beauty. Representative of a unique art form, arrowheads are as beautiful and individual as they were once functional. Often ranging in value from less than $10 to more than several thousand dollars, you'll gain a collecting advantage with the tips for grading, classifying, finding and buying points, 1,000 photos for accurate identification and expert pricing in this expert guide. Antique Trader Indian Arrowheads Price Guide (Antique Trader Arrowhead Identification and Price Guide by Jason Hanna) This new and exciting book on arrowheads is different from others you have read. It starts with the Indians' ancestors coming to America and the culture timelines from 28,000 years ago to 1,000 years ago. It relates Paleo, Archaic, and Woodland peoples and the stone artifacts they produced. Next, there are 121 points described and identified. Following that is a section on Southwest Paleo and Archaic points, something which has not been included in other books on the subject. Most of the remainder of the book features projectile points in full color, with collector values. There are many scenic photographs throughout the book showing how Indian country looked long ago. A digest of sorts, this book contains information you would have to look in several books to find. It's a must-have for Indian artifact and arrowhead collectors everywhere. 2009 values. Arrowheads Early Man. Projectile Points of North America. 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus In this groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology, Charles C. Mann radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492. Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness; rather, there were huge numbers of Indians who actively molded and influenced the land around them. From the astonishing Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán, which had running water, immaculately clean streets, and was larger than any contemporary European city, to the Mexican corn that was so carefully created in a specialized breeding process that it has been called man’s first feat of genetic engineering, Indians were not living lightly on the land but were landscaping and manipulating their world in ways that we are only now beginning to understand. Challenging and surprising, this a transformative new look at a rich and fascinating world we only thought we knew. Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel takes readers inside the Lost City of the Incas for a groundbreaking perspective never before seen by tourists or archeologists. Built high in the Andes on a seemingly impossible site, Machu Picchu stands as a testament to Early Native Americans and their ability to plan and build. How was it possible to create a mountain-top city complete with running water, drainage systems, food production, and stone structures so advanced they have endured for over 500 years? Authors Kenneth R. Wright and Alfredo Valencia Zegarra explain these and other mysteries, based on their original engineering and scientific research. A fascinating book, Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel is a must-have for civil engineers, archeologists, armchair travelers, and tourists alike. An illustrated walking guide and detailed map allow readers to become familiar with each building and pathway, and numerous photographs take readers on a breathtaking pictorial adventure. Ohio Archaeology: An Illustrated Chronicle Of Ohio's Ancient American Indian Cultures: More than 12,000 years ago, American Indians discovered the lands we now call Ohio. By the time Europeans arrived in this continent, Ohio's indigenous peoples had become successful farmers living in large, circular villages along broad river valleys. Ohio's rich archaeological heritage has captivated generations of scholars and scientists. Yet, archaeologists over the past few decades have made new discoveries that are revolutionizing out understanding of these American Indian cultures and their achievements. Ohio Archaeology chronicles these landmark discoveries in a book written by Dr. Bradley T. Lepper, Curator of Archaeology of the Ohio Historical Society. Dr. Lepper presents this fascinating story in six, chronological chapters based on the major archaeological periods. With top regional scholars contributing 28 feature articles, Ohio Archaeology also looks at the state's early archaeological history. Written in an engaging and understandable style, this epochal story is beautifully illustrated with over 340 photographs, original artworks, maps, timelines and graphics. Ohio Archaeology is a valuable resource for readers, teachers and students who want to learn more about the lifeways and legacies of the first Ohioans. The Ohio Archaeology book is one of four components to the Ohio Archaeology project, a collaborative initiative led by Voyageur Media Group, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of public media about science, history and culture. The Ohio Archaeology project includes the development of this companion book, the "Ancient Ohio" art series and a companion website for the delivery of educational materials. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies: The phenomenal bestseller—over 1.5 million copies sold—is now a major PBS special. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Guns, Germs, and Steel is a brilliant work answering the question of why the peoples of certain continents succeeded in invading other continents and conquering or displacing their peoples. This edition includes a new chapter on Japan and all-new illustrations drawn from the television series. 32 illustrations. The Aztecs, Maya, and Their Predecessors, Third Edition: Archaeology of Mesoamerica This is a thorough revision of the successful Second Edition and includes both Aztec and Maya areas in one volume. It covers the period from the European settling of the New World to the Spanish Conquest of Mexico in 1521, as well as the deciphering of Maya hieroglyphs that reveal dynastic history, and recent discoveries and excavations at Rio Azul and Naj Tunich in Guatemala, Caracol in Belize, and Mexico. The Third Edition of this successful introduction to the archaeology of Mesoamerica includes full coverage of the Aztec and Maya areas in one volume. Beginning with the settling of the New World and continuing through the Spanish conquest of Mesoamerica in 1521, this completely updated textbook contains information on decipherment of the Maya hieroglyphs, excavation in Belize and Honduras as well as in Guatemala. News from Mexico, including the west, refocuses ideas on writing, murals, architecture, and the Olmec. The latest information on new approaches, theories, sites, and areas of investigation. This information reflects the work of a new generation of researchers whose recent discoveries have shed additional light on many of the ideas that have shaped the last fifty years of Mesoamerican archaeology. Includes deciphering of Maya hieroglyphs, the dynamic history of the Maya, the new royal tomb excavated at Copan, Honduras, important new discoveries at Rio Azul and Naj Tunich in Guatemala, and Caracol in Belize, ritual sacrifices on a massive scale revealed at Teotihuacan in central Mexico, new material from Tula (Toltec capitol) and from the heart of Mexico City. Key Features * All-in-one textbook covering the Aztecs (central Mexico) and the Maya (Yucatan and Central America) in one volume * Spans the period from the settling of the New World until the Spanish Conquest of Mexico in 1521 * Shows the growth and collapse of the Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya, Toltec, and Aztec empires * Includes a chapter on Mesoamerica's relationship to the northeast (southeastern United States) and to the Andean region of South America * Illustrates the importance of trade, domestication of plants, and the rise of urbanism in relation to other cultures in the New World. 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