author
Warren K. (Warren King) Moorehead
1866–1939
An early American archaeologist and writer, he helped shape public understanding of ancient earthworks and Indigenous sites at a time when archaeology was still taking form in the United States. His books mix field experience, collecting, and the energetic style of a popular storyteller.
3 Audiobooks
The American Indian in the United States, Period 1850-1914 ... The Present Condition of the American Indian; His Political History and Other Topics; A Plea for Justice
by Warren K. (Warren King) Moorehead
The stone age in North America, vol. 1 of 2
by Warren K. (Warren King) Moorehead
The stone age in North America, vol. 2 of 2
by Warren K. (Warren King) Moorehead
About the author
Born in Siena, Italy, on March 10, 1866, Warren King Moorehead grew up in Ohio and developed a lifelong interest in archaeology and American Indians. He became one of the best-known American archaeologists of his era and was sometimes called the "Dean of American archaeology." He died on January 5, 1939.
Moorehead worked on excavating and surveying a number of Native American sites, including Fort Ancient in Ohio. He also served as the first curator of the Ohio Archaeological Society, and his career connected museum work, field investigation, and public writing.
Along with his archaeological work, he wrote extensively for a broad readership. That combination of research and accessible storytelling helped make him an influential figure in the popular history of North American antiquity, even as some of his methods and conclusions reflect the earlier period in which he worked.