American Antiquities and Discoveries in the West: An Exhibition of Evidence of Ancient Populations in America

Book published in 1834 exploring the evidence of ancient civilizations in America preceding Columbus's discovery. The book examines the origins of these populations, describes their monumental works, and speculates on their fate. It includes discussions of Mount Ararat, the Ten Lost Tribes, Jewish traits among the Aztecs, and a section on the Mormons, potentially significant to Joseph Smith. The book mentions the Book of Mormon. The original print date is noted as 1830, coinciding with the founding year of the Mormon Church. Singerman 0562… WorldCat indicates numerous locations.

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