Elephants and Ethnologists by Grafton Elliot Smith Paperback Book
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Elephants and Ethnologists by Grafton Elliot Smith Paperback Book. Elephants and Ethnologists by Grafton Elliot Smith. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. Title Elephants and Ethnologists. Elephants and Ethnologists by Grafton Elliot Smith Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Elephants and Ethnologists" is a provocative work of archaeological and anthropological inquiry that explores the controversial theories of diffusionism in the early twentieth century. Written by the renowned anatomist and ethnologist Sir Grafton Elliot Smith, the text centers on the identification of specific motifs within ancient Mayan stelae at Copán as representations of Indian elephants. Smith uses this visual evidence to challenge the prevailing notion of independent cultural development in the Americas, arguing instead that Mayan civilization was significantly shaped by trans-Pacific migrations and influences from Southeast Asia and detailed analysis of artistic styles and mythological symbols, the book examines the connections between Old World and New World iconography. Smith presents a rigorous case for the transmission of culture across the oceans, touching upon broader themes of human migration and the shared heritage of global civilizations. This work remains a significant historical document in the study of ethnology and the evolution of archaeological thought, offering readers a fascinating look into the debates that once defined the understanding of Pre-Columbian history and the origins of indigenous American architecture and 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the 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 a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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. Details ISBN 1025630440 ISBN-13 9781025630441 Title Elephants and Ethnologists Author Grafton Elliot Smith Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 212 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178641631; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
