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Author : Helen C. Palmatary
Publisher : American Philosophical Society
ISBN 13 : 9781422377093
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pottery of Marajo Island, Brazil written by Helen C. Palmatary and published by American Philosophical Society. This book was released on 1949 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study represents the culmination of some 15 years of research in the field of Amazonian archeology. Ilha de Marajo, as the Brazilians call it, has been described as resting in the mouth of the Amazon like an egg in that of a serpent. In reality, Marajo is part of an archipelago. Contents of this study of the pottery of Marajo Island, Brazil: (1) Introduction; (2) The Island: Notes on geography and climate; Historical notes; Archeological sites; (3) The Pottery: Stylistic Analysis: Outline of Classification; Wares; Miscellaneous studies of parts of the pottery; Correlations: Elements of form and decoration; Correlation chart; Summary; Catalog numbers for specimens illustrated; and Bibliography. Illustrations. This is a print on demand publication.

Author : Helaine Silverman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780387752280
Total Pages : 1228 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of South American Archaeology written by Helaine Silverman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-04-04 with total page 1228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the contributions of South American archaeology to the larger field of world archaeology have been inadequately recognized. If so, this is probably because there have been relatively few archaeologists working in South America outside of Peru and recent advances in knowledge in other parts of the continent are only beginning to enter larger archaeological discourse. Many ideas of and about South American archaeology held by scholars from outside the area are going to change irrevocably with the appearance of the present volume. Not only does the Handbook of South American Archaeology (HSAA) provide immense and broad information about ancient South America, the volume also showcases the contributions made by South Americans to social theory. Moreover, one of the merits of this volume is that about half the authors (30) are South Americans, and the bibliographies in their chapters will be especially useful guides to Spanish and Portuguese literature as well as to the latest research. It is inevitable that the HSAA will be compared with the multi-volume Handbook of South American Indians (HSAI), with its detailed descriptions of indigenous peoples of South America, that was organized and edited by Julian Steward. Although there are heroic archaeological essays in the HSAI, by the likes of Junius Bird, Gordon Willey, John Rowe, and John Murra, Steward states frankly in his introduction to Volume Two that “arch- ology is included by way of background” to the ethnographic chapters.

Author : Nigel J. H. Smith
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292785801
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Author : United States Board on Geographic Names
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 752 pages
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Author : United States Board on Geographic Names
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
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Author : Andrew D. Short
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319303945
Total Pages : 624 pages
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Author : United States Board on Geographic Names
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 676 pages
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Author : Harry Adès
Publisher : Rough Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781858289076
Total Pages : 1148 pages
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Download or read book The Rough Guide to South America written by Harry Adès and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2004 with total page 1148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to South Americais the definitive handbook to the continent. Features include- Full-coloursection introducing South America's highlights Detailedcoverage and extensive practicalities for all thirteen countries, along with the Galapagos Islands and Easter Island. Vividaccounts of unmissable attractions, from the beaches of Rio and the glaciers of Patagonia to the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu. Hundredsof critical reviews on the best places to stay, eat and drink, plus details on major festivals and indigenous music. Expertadvice on exploring the jungles, deserts and mountains up close, as well as crossing borders and planning multi-country trips. Maps and Plansfor the entire continent.

Author : Clemmy Manzo
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 0241013879
Total Pages : 706 pages
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Publisher : Edicase Negócios Editoriais Ltda
ISBN 13 :
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