Poverty Point: A Culture of the Lower Mississippi Valley by Jon L. Gibson
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"Poverty Point: A Culture of the Lower Mississippi Valley" by Jon L. Gibson is an anthropological study published in the early 1980s. This book examines the Poverty Point culture, which existed in the Lower Mississippi Valley around 2000 to 700 B.C. It aims to explore the complexities of life, social organization, and technological advancements of this ancient society, known notably for its impressive earthworks and extensive trade networks. Gibson's work delves into
the archaeological findings from the Poverty Point site, arguing that it was a significant settlement and trade center, with a vibrant community engaged in sophisticated social and political structures. The text discusses daily life, including diet, tools, and crafts, highlighting that the Poverty Point people thrived through a combination of hunting, gathering, and possibly horticulture, rather than agriculture as previously thought. The author also speculates about the community's spiritual practices and social hierarchy while noting that many aspects of their life remain enigmatic due to the lack of written records. Overall, Gibson presents a thorough overview of the Poverty Point culture, emphasizing its historical significance and inviting readers to appreciate the complexities of these early inhabitants of North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gibson, Jon L., 1943- |
|---|---|
| Title | Poverty Point: A Culture of the Lower Mississippi Valley |
| Series Title | Anthropological study (Louisiana Archaeological Survey and Antiquities Commission); no. 7. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Poverty Point culture |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62948 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62948-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 16, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 514 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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