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Birdstones of the North American Indian

Birdstones of the North American Indian

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Written by Earl Townsend, Jr – 1959

Republished with Additions by Hart Publishers - 2003

Earl Townsend, Jr. was born, raised and lived (1914 – 2007) his entire life in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a trial lawyer, a collector of Indian relics, automobiles and fine art. His father collected relics before him, and as a boy Earl found his first arrowhead on the family farm in eastern Indianapolis. He attended the University of Michigan where he starred in basketball and earned an undergraduate literary degree and a later graduate degree in law. He formed and was the first president of the Indiana Archaeological society. His interest in birdstones was initiated through discussions and encouragement of pharmaceutical leader Eli Lilly. At one time, the Townsend birdstone collection included some five hundred specimens. Earl spent five plus years photographing and writing this massive work. At the time of publication (1959), he believed that he had captured all authentic birdstones known in major collections and museums. The Hart republication was done with Townsend knowledge and approval.

The Hart republication features include:

  1. All original works by Earl C. Townsend, Jr.
  2. Larger pages (8 ½ x 11 inches) with larger print on reduced glare paper.
  3. Approximately 300 computer enhanced photographic plates with thirteen in color.
  4. Approximately 750 pages.
  5. Brown hardbound leatherette cover with gold colored embossing.
  6. Biography of Earl Townsend, Jr. by Steve Hart.
  7. Current owners (2003) of many birdstones, when publisher received permission to publish.
  8. A premier reference book for both birdstone and prehistoric cultural studies.
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Hart Publishers Indiana is the preeminent source for premium reference books pertaining to prehistoric art and prehistoric artifacts. With titles by Gordon Hart, George West, Edward Payne, and Earl Townsend, the Hart Publishers Indiana catalog is filled with books in high demand by historians and collectors alike. Whether your interest lies in prehistoric smoking pipes, great pipes, tobacco smoking customs, birdstones, bird effigies, animal effigies, atlatls, stone age relics, or general archaeology, Hart Publishers Indiana has books in stock that will enlighten your curiosity. If you want to learn about Glacial Kame, Adena, Hopewell, or Mississippian cultures, Hart Publishers Indiana has you covered with some of the all-time classic titles. Start or add to your collection today.

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