The Smithport Landing Site: An Alto Focus Component in De Soto Parish,…
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"The Smithport Landing Site: An Alto Focus Component in De Soto Parish" by Clarence H. Webb is a scientific publication written in the early 21st century. The work provides a detailed archaeological analysis of the Smithport Landing Site in Louisiana, focusing on its significance as a component of the Alto Focus culture. It discusses the findings from excavations, including various pottery types, burial practices, and the environmental context of the site, aiming
to shed light on the cultural dynamics in the region. The opening of the work introduces the Smithport Landing Site, describing it as a significant village location that offers insights into prehistoric cultures in northwestern Louisiana. It outlines the initial exploration efforts conducted from 1934 to 1940, highlighting discoveries such as pottery vessels and human burials. Webb elaborates on the different pottery types found, their associations with various cultural influences, and the potential historical connections among the Alto, Coles Creek, and Bossier Focus cultures. Overall, the opening emphasizes the site's archaeological importance and sets the tone for an in-depth examination of its artifacts and historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Webb, Clarence H., 1902-1999 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Smithport Landing Site: An Alto Focus Component in De Soto Parish, Louisiana |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Louisiana -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Smithport Landing Site (La.) |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Louisiana -- De Soto Parish -- Antiquities |
| Subject | De Soto Parish (La.) -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65573 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65573-4 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 421 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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