Star Mounds is a full-color illustrated study of the precolonial monuments of the greater Ohio Valley; woven together with over fifty "medicine stories" inspired by Native American mythology that demonstrate the depth of the knowledge held by indigenous peoples about the universe they lived in. The earthworks of the region have long mystified and intrigued scholars; archeologists; and anthropologists with their impressive size and design. The landscape practices of pioneer families destroyed much of them in the 1700s; but; during the first half of the 1800s; some serious mapmaking expeditions were able to record their locations. Utilizing many nineteenth-century maps as a base—including those of the gentlemen explorers Ephraim Squier and Edwin Davis—author Ross Hamilton reveals the meaning and purpose of these antique monuments. Together with these maps; Hamilton applies new theories and geometrical formulas to the earthworks to demonstrate that the Ohio Valley was the setting of a manitou system; an interactive organization of specially shaped villages that was home to a sophisticated society of architects and astronomers. The author retells over fifty ancient stories based on Native American myth such as "The One-Eyed Man" and "The Story of How Mischief Became Hare" that clearly indicate how knowledgeable the valley's inhabitants were about the constellations and the movement of the stars. Finally; Hamilton relates the spiritual culture of the valley's early inhabitants to a kind of golden age of humanity when people lived in harmony with the Earth and Sky; and looks forward to a time when our own culture can foster a similar "spiritual technology" and life-giving relationship with nature.
#366567 in Books Lincoln; Abraham/ Leidner; Gordon (EDT) 2009-02-01 2009-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.25 x 4.25 x .75l; .33 #File Name: 158182677X160 pagesCumberland House Publishing
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. THIS IS SIMPLING AN ASTONISHING LOOK INTO THE MAN ABRAHAM LINCOLN.By Cindi HeinI bought this for myself months ago and just could not get over the beauty and the eloquence and the educated mind of this man... in a day when all Presidents wrote ther own speeches and cared deeply about their own words as each sentence reflected themselves to the core of their souls. This book shows small qups and sentences and speeches as well. You can see how this man was affected by the things that he did; the choices he made and the great love of this young nation and how he wanted his stamp on it to be one that was a lasting and great one for the good of all men. If I were given a choice which person in history I could go back and meet with for a day; I know with a certainty it would be Abraham Lincoln. Enjoy this compact little book and gift it to everyone you can. I even gifted it to a high school teacher in Tennessee.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. IT'S VERY INTERESTINGBy SASThis book gives you a deeper insight into Mr. Lincoln's heart; and his clever wit is right there at your fingertips. Each section is fairly short; so you won't get bored with text that drolls on and on. Mr. Lincoln has always been my favorite president because he stood and fought for his principles; and would not give up on what he felt was the right thing to do. If I got a chance to meet anyone in history; he would be one of them. This book helps to enforce my opinion. It's hardbound and pocket size; so you can take it easily anywhere.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Meh.By melissa o.Basically a 'cliffs notes' book of quotes from and about the President and historical snippets of what was happening at the time. Not really what I was looking for. I was looking for a book of quotes of things President Lincoln had said that I could use as motivational type sayings. The quotes in this book are moreso long passages than short 'sound byte' quotes I was interested in. And there are a lot of quotes about him from other people.
