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... construct . * There are no indications of any military or architectural structures , exhibiting much art , which can be clearly assigned to the present tribes . Some fortifications and intrenchments have been ascribed to them , but ...
... construct . * There are no indications of any military or architectural structures , exhibiting much art , which can be clearly assigned to the present tribes . Some fortifications and intrenchments have been ascribed to them , but ...
Page 18
... constructed in layers or strata at successive periods , existed near the south branch of the Shenandoah , in the same state . There are other tumuli ascribed to the Indians , consisting of stones thrown rudely together , but they are ...
... constructed in layers or strata at successive periods , existed near the south branch of the Shenandoah , in the same state . There are other tumuli ascribed to the Indians , consisting of stones thrown rudely together , but they are ...
Page 28
... constructed with hearths of clay , and containing pieces of mineral coal and cinders . It has been thought that the purpose of these works was explained by their locality in a rich iron region ; but this is the only reason for ...
... constructed with hearths of clay , and containing pieces of mineral coal and cinders . It has been thought that the purpose of these works was explained by their locality in a rich iron region ; but this is the only reason for ...
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... constructed by a populous nation . Having thus rapidly traversed the eastern boundary line of these earthen structures , upon turning to the west we find them in greater numbers , and of a more extraordinary character . Near Salem ...
... constructed by a populous nation . Having thus rapidly traversed the eastern boundary line of these earthen structures , upon turning to the west we find them in greater numbers , and of a more extraordinary character . Near Salem ...
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... constructed partly of earth , and partly of stone , beneath which there appears to have been a secret passage - way to a neighboring stream upon the opposite side . This circular fort was connect- ed , by two parallel walls of earth ...
... constructed partly of earth , and partly of stone , beneath which there appears to have been a secret passage - way to a neighboring stream upon the opposite side . This circular fort was connect- ed , by two parallel walls of earth ...
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