Big Bone and the Caves of Bone Cave Mountain
Author : John L. Smyre
Publisher :
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 23,13 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Big Bone Cave (Tenn.)
ISBN : 9780977947102
Author : John L. Smyre
Publisher :
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 23,13 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Big Bone Cave (Tenn.)
ISBN : 9780977947102
Author : Holley Moyes
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 26,79 MB
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1457117509
Caves have been used in various ways across human society but despite the persistence within popular culture of the iconic caveman, deep caves were never used primarily as habitation sites for early humans. Rather, in both ancient and contemporary contexts, caves have served primarily as ritual spaces. In Sacred Darkness, contributors use archaeological evidence as well as ethnographic studies of modern ritual practices to envision the cave as place of spiritual and ideological power and a potent venue for ritual practice. Covering the ritual use of caves in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Mesoamerica, and the US Southwest and Eastern woodlands, this book brings together case studies by prominent scholars whose research spans from the Paleolithic period to the present day. These contributions demonstrate that cave sites are as fruitful as surface contexts in promoting the understanding of both ancient and modern religious beliefs and practices. This state-of-the-art survey of ritual cave use will be one of the most valuable resources for understanding the role of caves in studies of religion, sacred landscape, or cosmology and a must-read for any archaeologist interested in caves.
Author : James E. Snead
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 14,7 MB
Release : 2018-08-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0192508423
Relic Hunters is a study of the complex relationship between the people of 19th century America with the material antiquities of North America's indigenous past. As scholars struggled to explain their existence, farmers in Ohio were plowing up arrowheads, building their houses atop burial mounds, and developing their own ideas about antiquity. They experienced the new country as a "place with history" reflected in material traces that became important touch points for scientific knowledge, but for American cultural identity as well. Relic Hunters traces the encounter with American antiquities from 1812 to 1879. This encompasses the period when archaeology took root in the United States: it also spans the "deep settlement" of the Midwest and sectional strife both before and after the Civil War. At the center of the story is the first iconic find of American archaeology, known as "the Kentucky Mummy." Discovered deep in a cavern, this dessicated burial became the subject of scholarly competition, traveling exhibitions, and even poetry. The book uses the theme of the Kentucky Mummy to structure the broader story of the public and American antiquities, a tour that leads through rural museums, mound excavations, lecture tours, shady deals, and ultimately into the famous attic of the Smithsonian Institution. Ultimately, Relic Hunters is a story of the American landscape, and of the role of archaeology in shaping that place. Derived from letters, memoranda, and reports found in more than a dozen archives, this is a unique account of a critical encounter that shaped local and national identity in ways that are only now being explored.
Author : Russ Manning
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 26,59 MB
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 9781572330443
Combining historical narrative with the specifics of a guidebook, The Historic Cumberland Plateau is an indispensable aid for visiting and experiencing an area rich in natural wonders and scenic beauty. First published in 1992, the book has now been extensively revised to include the latest information about points of interest and cultural events on the Cumberland Plateau. A land known for its great caves, cascading waterfalls, natural arches, and isolated river canyons, the Plateau stretches from northeast to southwest, encompassing parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Within its geographic boundaries are many protected areas, including the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, and the Obed National Wild and Scenic River. The Plateau also possesses a unique history and cultural heritage. Inhabited first by Native Americans, then by pioneers migrating westward, the Plateau contains many sites that attest to its rich history. As different groups passed through, some chose to settle permanently, resulting in a diverse cultural heritage celebrated today in many regional events. Each chapter of this book, focusing on a specific area on the Plateau, is filled with fascinating historical facts and anecdotes, as well as practical information about services and accommodations, events, and directions to natural wonders, hiking trails, and historic sites. The Author: Russ Manning is an award-winning freelance writer and author of several outdoor guidebooks. His articles on the outdoors and conservation have been published in Outside, Blue Ridge Country, Walking Magazine, Appalachia, Environment, Sierra, Environmental Ethics, and The Tennessee Conservationist.
Author : Ferdinand Römer
Publisher :
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 23,81 MB
Release : 1884
Category : Animal remains (Archaeology)
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Author : John C. Van Tramp
Publisher :
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 47,45 MB
Release : 1858
Category : Mississippi River
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Author : Larry E. Matthews
Publisher :
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 11,88 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Big Bone Cave (Tenn.)
ISBN : 9781879961241
Author : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
Publisher :
Page : 1058 pages
File Size : 16,59 MB
Release : 1841
Category : Geography
ISBN :
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Publisher :
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 48,88 MB
Release : 1920
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 33,4 MB
Release :
Category : National parks and reserves
ISBN :