The Mound Builder Myth

"The Mound Builder Myth" explores the historical attempts to claim Native American burial mounds as the work of a lost white race, despite early archaeological evidence attributing them to Native Americans. Drawing on primary sources and firsthand accounts, the book uncovers how this myth gained prominence and influenced American history, culture, and politics. It highlights the ongoing struggle between science and superstition, with echoes that resonate in current debates over race, nationalism, and the nature of knowledge.