Late prehistoric Florida: Archaeology at the edge of the Mississippian world

Authors

Keith Ashley, University of North FloridaFollow
Nancy Marie White, University of South Florida, Tampa

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

12-1-2012

Subject Area

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Abstract

Prehistoric Florida societies, particularly those of the peninsula, have been largely ignored or given only minor consideration in overviews of the Mississippian southeast (A.D. 1000-1600). This groundbreaking volume lifts the veil of uniformity frequently draped over these regions in the literature, providing the first comprehensive examination of Mississippi-period archaeology in the state. Featuring contributions from some of the most prominent researchers in the field, this collection describes and synthesizes the latest data from excavations throughout Florida. In doing so, it reveals a diverse and vibrant collection of cleared-field maize farmers, part-time gardeners, hunter-gatherers, and coastal and riverine fisher/shellfish collectors who formed a distinctive part of the Mississipian southeast. © 2012 by Keith Ashley and Nancy Marie White. All rights reserved.

Publication Title

Late Prehistoric Florida: Archaeology at the Edge of the Mississippian World

First Page

1

Last Page

397

ISBN

0813040140,9780813040141

Citation Information

Ashley, & White, N. M. (2012). Late prehistoric Florida : archaeology at the edge of the Mississippian world (Ashley & N. M. White, Eds.). University Press of Florida.