Anthropological Survey in Alaska

Name: Anthropological Survey in Alaska
Author: Aleš Hrdlička

By Aleš Hrdlička

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The volume compiles field observations and archaeological descriptions from across Alaska, reporting village sites, burial grounds, artifact assemblages, and fossil ivory objects alongside photographs and maps. It surveys coastal and interior regions—Yukon, Tanana, Seward Peninsula, St. Lawrence and Diomede Islands—detailing prehistoric sites, stone and ivory tools, pottery, and grooved axes. Ethnographic notes and population data accompany extensive physical-anthropology measurements of living peoples and skeletal remains. Regional histories, site locations, typologies, and comparative notes on cultural development provide a practical reference for archaeological and anthropological study.

About the Author

Aleš Hrdlička

Aleš Hrdlička was a prominent anthropologist known for his contributions to physical anthropology and his studies of human evolution. He conducted significant research in various regions, including Alaska, and focused on the anthropology of Native American populations, particularly the Lenape or Delawares. His notable works include "A Bilateral Division of the Parietal Bone in a Chimpanzee," which explores anatomical variations, and "Anthropological Survey in Alaska," which provides insights into the indigenous cultures of the region. Hrdlička's research has been influential in the field, helping to shape the understanding of human biological diversity.