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Among Indians of the central Mississippi valley continual struggle with hardship and privation was the price of exist ence. Even amid comparatively favorable surroundings merely to live was a problem for old and young alike. Though many children were born. Families were generally small, as only the healthiest or those who received better care than the average could hope to reach maturity. A large majority of remains found in the burial places are those of young children. Con fronted from infancy to old age with inclement winters in cold wigwams alternate gluttony and starvation; improper treat ment in sickness or accident; perils of the chase; helplessness in time of epidemic; attacks of foes; - their lives were never secure for a day. Their revengeful disposition, leading to con stant warfare, prevented the formation of settled communities. Nor could they have risen higher in the social scale, for they had no large domestic animals and they knew nothing of iron.
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Excerpt from Prehistoric Objects Classified and Described
Among Indians of the central Mississippi valley continual struggle with hardship and privation was the price of exist ence. Even amid comparatively favorable surroundings merely to live was a problem for old and young alike. Though many children were born. Families were generally small, as only the healthiest or those who received better care than the average could hope to reach maturity. A large majority of remains found in the burial places are those of young children. Con fronted from infancy to old age with inclement winters in cold wigwams alternate gluttony and starvation; improper treat ment in sickness or accident; perils of the chase; helplessness in time of epidemic; attacks of foes; - their lives were never secure for a day. Their revengeful disposition, leading to con stant warfare, prevented the formation of settled communities. Nor could they have risen higher in the social scale, for they had no large domestic animals and they knew nothing of iron.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey into the lives and cultures of the Native American inhabitants of Missouri. The author delves into the archaeological evidence of these people, examining artifacts such as tools, weapons, pottery, and ceremonial objects to paint a vivid picture of their daily existence. He explores how their way of life was shaped by the challenges of their environment, including the need to hunt, farm, and defend themselves from rival tribes. The book delves into the methods used by these early peoples for creating tools and weapons from stone, bone, and other materials, providing fascinating insights into their skill and ingenuity. The author also sheds light on the unique burial practices of these people, revealing intriguing details about their beliefs and customs. By examining the lives of the Native Americans of Missouri, the book offers a deeper understanding of the pre-colonial history of the United States and the complex cultural tapestry that existed prior to European arrival. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780282969714_0
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