The Missouri Archaeologist: Investigation and Comparison of Two Fortified Mississippi Tradition Archaeological Sites in Southeastern Missouri by (Vol. 38/Dec. 1977, Acceptable, 346 pgs)

In acceptable condition: cover and pages have staining; an inscription by Carl Chapman is on inside front page; pages are not all intact but are all included.

The Missouri Archaeologist published a study titled "Investigations and Comparison of Two Fortified Mississippian Tradition Archaeological Sites in Southeastern Missouri: A Preliminary Compilation" in 1977. The research was conducted by a team including Carl H. Chapman, John W. Cottier* and others. Here are some key details:

Sites Investigated:
- Beckwith's Fort (Site ID: 23MI2)
- Lilbourn Site (Site ID: 23NM38)

Research Topics:
- Bone Tool Analysis
- Ceramic Study
- Controlled Surface Collection
- Floral Analysis
- House Structures
- Microliths
- Radiocarbon Dating
- Settlement Patterns
- Stockade Structures

Geographic Coverage:
- Mississippi County, Missouri
- New Madrid County, Missouri
- Cairo Lowland

The study provides valuable insights into the Mississippian Tradition in this region.