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Spirits of Earth: The Effigy Mound Landscape of Madison and the Four Lakes

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Spirits of Earth: The Effigy Mound Landscape of Madison and the Four LakesBetween A. D. 700 and 1100 Native Americans built more effigy mounds in Wisconsin than anywhere else in North America, with an estimated 1,300 mounds including the world's largest known bird effigy at the center of effigy building culture in and around Madison, Wisconsin. These huge earthworks, sculpted in the shape of birds, mammals, and other figures, have aroused curiosity for generations and together comprise a vast effigy mound ceremonial

Between A.D. 700 and 1100 Native Americans built more effigy mounds in Wisconsin than anywhere else in North America, with an estimated 1,300 mounds--including the world's largest known bird effigy--at the center of effigy-building culture in and around Madison, Wisconsin. These huge earthworks, sculpted in the shape of birds, mammals, and other figures, have aroused curiosity for generations and together comprise a vast effigy mound ceremonial landscape. Farming and industrialization destroyed most of these mounds, leaving the mysteries of who built them and why they were made. The remaining mounds are protected today and many can be visited. explores the cultural, historical, and ceremonial meanings of the mounds in an informative, abundantly illustrated book and guide. Finalist, Social Science, Midwest Book Awards

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Published: 03/03/2010
ISBN: 9780299232641
Pages: 255
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.80d
Award: Midwest Book Award (MIPA) - Finalist

Review Citations: Choice 02/01/2011
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