Ancient America

John D Baldwin

First published in 1871, Ancient America delivers the earliest comprehensive English‑language survey of North America’s prehistoric past. Baldwin synthesizes scattered accounts—from the fluted‑point hunters of the Paleo‑Indian era to the monumental...

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Opening Credits

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I. ANCIENT AMERICA.—THE MOUND-BUILDERS

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II. ANTIQUITY OF THE MOUND-BUILDERS.

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III. WHO WERE THE MOUND-BUILDERS?

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IV. MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA.

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V. MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA.

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VI. ANTIQUITY OF THE RUINS.

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VII. WHENCE CAME THIS CIVILIZATION.

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VIII. AMERICAN ANCIENT HISTORY.

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IX.THE AZTEC CIVILIZATION.

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X. ANCIENT PERU.

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XI. PERUVIAN ANCIENT HISTORY.

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APPENDIX. A. The Northmen in America.

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APPENDIX. B. The Welsh in America.

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APPENDIX. C. Antiquities of the Pacific Islands.

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APPENDIX. D. Deciphering the Inscriptions.

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Ending Credits

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