The Georgia and South Carolina Coastal Expeditions of Clarence Bloomfield Moore

A Dan Josselyn Memorial Publication

A foundational record of the archaeological discoveries that revealed the prehistoric cultures of the Georgia and South Carolina coasts. 

The Georgia and South Carolina Coastal Expeditions of Clarence Bloomfield Moore, edited and introduced by Lewis Larson, is an essential resource for understanding the archaeology and Indigenous history of the southeastern United States. This comprehensive volume brings together Moore's pioneering investigations of the coastal regions and major river systems of Georgia and South Carolina, preserving detailed records of archaeological sites, burial mounds, artifacts, and Native American communities that shaped the region's prehistory. Many of the sites documented by Moore have since been damaged, altered, or destroyed, making his observations an invaluable record for researchers and historians today.

Originally conducted in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Moore's expeditions yielded significant discoveries concerning prehistoric mound-building cultures, ceremonial practices, settlement patterns, and burial traditions along the Georgia Coast, South Carolina Coast, Savannah River, and Altamaha River. Although modern archaeological standards have evolved considerably, Moore's careful documentation preserved information that might otherwise have been lost forever. Larson's scholarly introduction places these investigations within the context of contemporary archaeological research and provides readers with updated interpretations of Moore's findings.

Combining historical scholarship, archaeology, and Indigenous studies, this volume remains a foundational reference for anyone seeking to understand the rich cultural heritage and archaeological legacy of the American Southeast.