Discovering the Olmecs: An Unconventional History (The William and Bettye Nowlin Series in Art, History, and Culture of the Western Hemisphere) by Grove, David C - 2014-11-01

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Univ of Texas Pr, 2015. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 197 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.50 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. The Olmecs are renowned for their massive carved stone heads and other sculptures, the first stone monuments produced in Mesoamerica. Seven decades of archaeological research have given us many insights into the lifeways of the Olmecs, who inhabited parts of the modern Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco from around 1150 to 400 BC, and there are several good books that summarize the current interpretations of Olmec prehistory. But these formal studies don't describe the field experiences of the archaeologists who made the discoveries. What was it like to endure the Olmec region's heat, humidity, mosquitoes, and ticks to bring that ancient society to light? How did unforeseen events and luck alter carefully planned research programs and the conclusions drawn from them? And, importantly, how did local communities and individuals react to the research projects and discoveries in their territories? In this engaging book, a leading expert on the Olmecs tells those… Read More

Univ of Texas Pr, 2015. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 197 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.50 inches.

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