Archaeological Excavations at Kukulik ST Lawrence Island. Volume II of the Miscellaneous Publications of the University of Alaska.
by Geist, Otto William
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Washington, D.C.: University of Alaska, 1936. Wrappers. very good. 8p.l.,391pp. Octavo in original illustrated wrappers with frontispiece (portrait), plates (included in pagination), and illustrations from photos and drawings (including maps). Prevous owner's name in ink and minor red stain on front cover. Small tears to edges of spine (tape repaired) very good AB 5603. Account of the archaeological research 1926-35 led by Geist on St Lawrence Island and the excavation of the largest mound in the Bering Sea area with a general description of St Lawrence Island, physical geography and native Eskimo life and culture. 1936
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- Aquila Books (CA)
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- Title
- Archaeological Excavations at Kukulik ST Lawrence Island. Volume II of the Miscellaneous Publications of the University of Alaska.
- Author
- Geist, Otto William
- Format/Binding
- Wrappers
- Book Condition
- Used - very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- University of Alaska
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D.C.
- Date Published
- 1936
- Keywords
- Alaska|Arctic|Polar
- Bookseller catalogs
- Archaeology;
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