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First published in 1917, The Bird-Stone Ceremonial is a pioneering work of archaeology and anthropology, documenting the ceremonial practices of the ancient Ohio Valley culture known as the Mound Builders. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of ceremonial objects such as the titular bird-stones, as well as discussions of the cultural significance and religious beliefs underlying these objects. This edition includes a new introduction by a contemporary archaeologist, placing Moorehead's work in its historical context and assessing its lasting contributions to the field. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.