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Mysteries of the Hopewell

Using the foundation of existing scholarship, Mysteries of the Hopewell presents new discoveries showing the accomplishments of the Mound Builders in astronomy, geometry, measurement, and counting. William Romain then goes one step further to theorize why generations of people toiled to move millions of tons of earth to form these precise structures, joining the ranks of the Egyptians, Mayans, Greeks, Chinese, and other advanced ancient cultures.

William Romain's Mysteries of the Hopewell will appeal to many readers, including anthropologists, mathematicians, and historians, but perhaps especially to readers curious about ancient cultures and seeking explanations for these magnificent earthen structures.

"Well-written and thought-provoking, William Romain's Mysteries of the Hopewell is a significant contribution to the literature surrounding the most advanced of America's prehistoric peoples north of the Aztec Empire and the effort to find meaning in their impressive geometric earthworks and exotic artifacts. The book is recommended reading for all those interested in American prehistory, both professional and avocational."
-Phillip Shriver, Ph.D., President Emeritus, Miami University

"Romain's book represents one of the few recent attempts to present a comprehensive and unified perspective on the great mounds and enclosures. . . . [T]his will be an important reference for many years to come."
-Bradley T. Lepper, Ph.D., The Ohio Historical Society

"Mysteries of the Hopewell provides a fresh approach to Hopewell studies that both expands and challenges our understanding of the premier prehistoric architects of the Ohio Valley."
-Robert Connolly, Ph.D., Archeologist, Poverty Point Commemorative Area

William F. Romain holds a Master of Arts degree in anthropology from Kent State University. He has published more than two dozen articles on Ohio prehistory. Recently, he was awarded the Archaelogical Society of Ohio's Robert Converse Award for outstanding contributions to Ohio archeology. Romain is a member of the Society of Professional Archeologists and MENSA and a fellow of the Explorer's Club. He lives in Olmsted Township, Ohio with his wife, Evie.