CONTENTS.

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Introductory[123]
Manatee[125]
Toucan[135]
Paroquet[139]
Knowledge of tropical animals by Mound-Builders[142]
Other errors of identification[144]
Skill in sculpture of the Mound-Builders[148]
Generalization not designed[149]
Probable totemic origin[150]
Animal mounds[152]
The "Elephant" mound[152]
The "Alligator" mound[158]
Human sculptures[160]
Indian and mound-builders' art compared[164]
General conclusions[166]

ILLUSTRATIONS.

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Fig.4.—Otter from Squier and Davis[128]
5.—Otter from Squier and Davis[128]
6.—Otter from Rau. Manatee from Stevens[129]
7.—Manatee from Stevens[129]
8.—Lamantin or Sea-Cow from Squier and Davis[130]
9.—Lamantin or Sea-Cow from Squier[130]
10.—Manatee (Manatus Americanus, Cuv.)[132]
11.—Manatee (Manatus Americanus, Cuv.)[132]
12.—Cincinnati Tablet—back. From Squier and Davis[133]
13.—Cincinnati Tablet—back. From Short[134]
14.—Toucan from Squier and Davis[135]
15.—Toucan from Squier and Davis[135]
16.—Toucan from Squier and Davis[136]
17.—Toucan as figured by Stevens[137]
18.—Keel-billed Toucan of Southern Mexico[139]
19.—Paroquet from Squier and Davis[140]
20.—Owl from Squier and Davis[144]
21.—Grouse from Squier and Davis[144]
22.—Turkey-buzzard from Squier and Davis[145]
23.—Cherry-bird[145]
24.—Woodpecker[146]
25.—Eagle from Squier and Davis[146]
26.—Rattlesnake from Squier and Davis[147]
27.—Big Elephant Mound in Grant County, Wisconsin[153]
28.—Elephant Pipe. Iowa[155]
29.—Elephant Pipe. Iowa[156]
30.—The Alligator Mound near Granville, Ohio[159]
31.—Carvings of heads[162]
32.—Carvings of heads[162]
33.—Carvings of heads[162]
34.—Carving of head[163]
35.—Carving of head[163]