Travels Amongst American Indians, Their Ancient Earthworks and Temples Including a Journey in Guatemala, Mexico and Yucatan, and a Visit to the Ruins of Patinamit, Utatlan, Palenque and Uxmal

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ANCIENT INDIAN MOUNDS AND EARTHWORKS IN OHIO. — Earthworks of the Mound Builders and their geographical position. — Miamisburgh Mound. — Grave Creek Mound. — Ages and contents of burial mounds. — Rectangular, circular and octagonal Inclosures near Newark. — Marietta Earthworks. — Discoveries made in a burial mound. — Fortifications near Portsmouth. — Encampments in the valley of the Scioto 55