

An edition of Historical dictionary of ancient South America (2008)
By Martin Giesso
Publish Date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Language
eng
Pages
301
Description:
This volume describes the indigenous peoples who lived in South America prior to the arrival of the Europeans in the 1500s. Through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on names of sites and archaeological groups or cultures; material items, such as architectural elements, deities, and crops; and famous archaeologists who have worked in South America, the prehistory of all the regions in South America are covered.