Traditions Of De-Coo-Dah, And Antiquarian Researches: Comprising Extensive Explorations, Surveys, And Excavations (1858) Hardback - 2010

""Traditions Of De-Coo-Dah, And Antiquarian Researches: Comprising Extensive Explorations, Surveys, And Excavations"" (1858) is a book written by William Pidgeon. This book is a collection of historical and archaeological research conducted by the author in the mid-19th century. The book contains detailed accounts of the author's explorations, surveys, and excavations of various Native American sites and artifacts in the United States. The title ""Traditions Of De-Coo-Dah"" refers to the author's interactions with the Ojibwe people, who shared with him their oral histories and traditions. These stories are included in the book and provide insight into the culture and beliefs of the Ojibwe people. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the author's research. The first section provides an overview of the author's methodology and the tools he used for his excavations. The next section explores the prehistoric mounds and earthworks found in the Midwest, including the famous Cahokia Mounds in Illinois. The following sections focus on the author's interactions with various Native American tribes, including the Ojibwe, Menominee, and Ho-Chunk. The author provides detailed accounts of their customs, beliefs, and way of life. He also describes the various artifacts he discovered during his excavations, including pottery, tools, and weapons. Overall, ""Traditions Of De-Coo-Dah, And Antiquarian Researches"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of Native American cultures in the United States. The author's meticulous research and detailed descriptions provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and traditions of these ancient peoples.Comprising Extensive Explorations, Surveys, And Excavations Of The Wonderful And Mysterious Earthen Remains Of The Mound Builders In America; The Traditions Of The Last Prophet Of The Elk Nation Relative To Their Origin And Use, And The Evidences Of An Ancient Population More Numerous Than The Present Aborigines.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.