The Northwest Florida Expeditions of Clarence Bloomfield Moore

A Dan Josselyn Memorial Publication

A foundational archaeological record of the Indigenous cultures, mound sites, and ancient landscapes of Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast.

The Northwest Florida Expeditions of Clarence Bloomfield Moore, edited by David S. Brose and featuring scholarly contributions by Nancy Marie White, is an essential volume for understanding the archaeological heritage of Northwest Florida and the broader southeastern United States. This comprehensive collection brings together Moore's pioneering archaeological reports from expeditions conducted between 1901 and 1918, preserving some of the earliest documented investigations of prehistoric Native American sites in Florida, southern Alabama, and Georgia.

Traveling along rivers, coastal waterways, and estuaries, Moore examined earthen mounds, shell middens, burial sites, and village settlements, uncovering ceramics, tools, skeletal remains, and other artifacts that provided crucial insight into the Indigenous cultures that inhabited the region for thousands of years. Many of the sites he recorded have since been altered or lost, making his detailed observations an invaluable source for modern archaeological research.

The volume is enhanced by an extensive introduction from Brose and White, who place Moore's work within the context of contemporary archaeological theory and Southeastern cultural history while assessing the lasting significance of his discoveries. Combining the history of archaeology with modern interpretation, this book remains a foundational reference for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the Indigenous past of the Gulf Coast and Southeast.