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A Dan Josselyn Memorial Publication

A foundational archaeological record of the Indigenous cultures and ancient landscapes of Florida's eastern coast.

The East Florida Expeditions of Clarence Bloomfield Moore, edited and introduced by Jeffrey M. Mitchem, is an essential collection of pioneering archaeological research documenting the prehistoric cultures of Florida's eastern coast. Bringing together seventeen of Moore's landmark publications originally issued between 1892 and 1903, this volume preserves the results of extensive explorations conducted along the Atlantic coast of Florida, from the Georgia border southward to Lake Okeechobee, with particular emphasis on the St. Johns River and its tributaries.

Through detailed descriptions, illustrations, and field observations, Moore records the excavation of burial mounds, shell heaps, sand mounds, and Indigenous habitation sites that yielded a wealth of artifacts, including pottery, tools, ornaments, and human remains. His investigations provided some of the earliest systematic archaeological documentation in Florida and helped establish the foundations for understanding regional cultural chronologies and settlement patterns. Many of the sites he examined have since been altered or destroyed, making these reports an irreplaceable record of Florida's archaeological heritage.

Enhanced by Mitchem's scholarly introduction and analysis of subsequent research, this volume connects Moore's groundbreaking work to modern archaeological scholarship. It remains a foundational resource for archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in the Indigenous history and prehistoric cultures of East Florida.

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.

A Dan Josselyn Memorial Publication

A foundational record of the archaeological discoveries that revealed the ancient cultures of the Lower Mississippi Valley.

The Lower Mississippi Valley Expeditions of Clarence Bloomfield Moore, edited and introduced by Dan F. Morse and Phyllis A. Morse, is an indispensable resource for the study of the archaeology, prehistory, and Indigenous cultures of the Lower Mississippi Valley. This comprehensive volume gathers in a single facsimile edition the pioneering investigations conducted by Clarence Bloomfield Moore, whose extensive surveys of the Mississippi River and its tributaries helped establish the foundation of archaeological research throughout the American South.

Spanning archaeological sites in present-day Arkansas, Mississippi, and surrounding regions, the book documents mound centers, cemeteries, burial practices, pottery traditions, and settlement patterns associated with the prehistoric peoples of the Mississippi Valley. Moore's meticulous field observations preserved invaluable information about many sites that have since been altered, damaged, or destroyed, making his work an enduring source of archaeological data. The volume includes investigations of significant sites such as Toltec, Parkin, Mound City, and Wickliffe, all of which contributed to a deeper understanding of the region's rich cultural heritage.

Enhanced by scholarly commentary and contextual analysis from the Morses, this edition bridges the history of archaeology and modern research, offering readers a vital reference for exploring the ancient societies, ceremonial landscapes, and Indigenous traditions of the Lower Mississippi Valley. 

The Moundville Expeditions of Clarence Bloomfield Moore brings together, in a handsome facsimile edition, two landmark studies documenting the first large-scale archaeological investigations of Alabama's most important prehistoric Native American site. Originally published in 1905 and 1907 and presented here with an introduction by noted archaeologist Vernon James Knight Jr., the volume preserves the pioneering work of Clarence Bloomfield Moore, one of the most influential figures in American archaeology, whose river expeditions helped establish the foundations of Southeastern archaeological research. 

Focusing on Moundville, one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Mississippian world, this richly illustrated work offers readers an unparalleled window into the discovery and interpretation of a site that shapes our understanding of Indigenous history in the American South. 

Produced in an oversized format that showcases Moore's photographs, maps, plates, and field documentation, this volume is both a vital scholarly resource and an impressive keepsake worthy of any personal or institutional library. Of interest to archaeologists, historians, anthropologists, students of Native American history, Alabama history enthusiasts, museum professionals, collectors of regional history, and readers fascinated by the exploration of America's ancient past. 

Other books in this same series include sites in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

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.


 

A landmark archaeological record of the ancient peoples, sacred landscapes, and river civilizations of the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys.

The Tennessee, Green, and Lower Ohio Rivers Expeditions of Clarence Bloomfield Moore, edited and introduced by Richard R. Polhemus, is a significant contribution to the study of North American archaeology and the Indigenous cultures of the Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio River valleys. This richly illustrated volume brings together the results of Moore's northernmost expeditions, conducted during the early twentieth century, and preserves a remarkable record of archaeological sites, burial grounds, mound complexes, and artifact assemblages discovered along some of the most important waterways in the eastern United States.

Drawing on extensive field investigations, Moore documented numerous prehistoric sites that later became the focus of major archaeological excavations or were ultimately lost to river erosion, reservoir construction, or other forms of development. His reports contain invaluable information about Indigenous lifeways, ceremonial practices, trade networks, and mortuary traditions, including notable discoveries at sites such as Indian Knoll on Kentucky's Green River. These observations continue to provide researchers with important primary-source data for understanding the region's ancient cultures.

Enhanced by Polhemus's scholarly introduction and updated contextual analysis, this volume bridges the history of archaeology with contemporary interpretation. It remains an essential reference for archaeologists, historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the Tennessee, Green, and Lower Ohio River valleys.