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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MOUNDS AND EARTHWORKS IN OHIO. — Ancient Fortified Inclosures at Circleville. — Discoveries in a Burial Mound. — Alligator Totem near Newark. — Fort Ancient. — Age of Trees growing upon the Ramparts at Fort Hill. — Traditions. — Geometrical Ground Plans of Indian Inclosures. — Conclusions 79