Author: Clarence B. Moore

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-12

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780428874322

Excerpt from Some Aboriginal Sites in Louisiana and in Arkansas, Vol. 16: Atchafalaya River, Lake Larto, Tensas River, Bayou Macon, Bayou D'arbonne, in Louisiana; Saline River, in Arkansas AS we have had occasion to explain in earlier reports, our investigation is accomplished by the use of a steamer of light draught as headquarters, in which men and material readily can be transported. The use of a steamer in this connection, however, is open to serious objection, since one's effort is limited to navigable water; but, on the other hand, a far greater amount of work can be accomplished in this way, and this is of Vital importance since, in the United States, aboriginal remains are constantly being destroyed, and with deplorable speed, by treasure-seekers, relic-sellers, and by cultivation, while the number of those engaged in legitimate research in the field is very limited. In order still further to facilitate the work, it is our invariable custom to have such territory as seems to offer opportunities for investigation, visited in advance, in order that, if a favorable decision as to its desirability is reached, the location of mounds and cemeteries may be determined and permission to investigate may be obtained. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.