01.  Central States Archaeological Journal

 " ARKANSAS" The 50th Anniverary of the Natural State Archaeological Society. Volume 55,  October 2008, Number 4.This book covers mound excavations done in the State of Arkansas from the 1800's thru the late 1980's.  All of the artifacts pictured in this book came from legal excavations.  A must for any collector of Arkansas Indian Artifacts.             

        HB.  $45.00.

02. A FIELD GUIDE TO STONE ARTIFACTS OF TEXAS INDIANS. Turner & Hester. Identifies and describes more than 200 dart and arrow projectile points and stone tools used by prehistoric Native Americans in Texas Charts and geographic distribution. 395 pages.

      SB. $18.95.

03 ARKANSAS INDIAN ARROW POINTS, A PHOTO GUIDE. Ralph Lyn Bryant. A simple and easy to use  guide. Actual photos of points and information on each. 40 pages.  

 SB. $9.95.

04. PALEO POINTS. George Bradford. This book tries to present a reasonably complete chronological coverage of the more important Paleo-Indian projectile points, accompanied by a brief explanation of their distribution, identification, origin, and production methods. Illustrations are actual size, a random selection. A Caddo Exclusive. 48 pages.

SB. $6.00.

05. The Spiro Mound: A Photo Essay. By Larry and Christopher Merriam, Photographs from the collection of Dr. Robert E. Bell. Full of many wonderful old photos of artifacts found at Spiro. The excavation photos along with documented information. A must for the serious artifact collector.                                   

     HB. $75.00

 06. TRIBES THAT SLUMBER. Indians of the Tennessee Region. T. Lewis and M. Kneberg. Nomadic Hunters  of  the Ice Age, Archaic Era, Early Woodland Indians,  Burial Mound Builders, Age of Temple Mound, "People of One Fire", The Great Busk, "Children of the Sun", "Principal People", and The Sacred Seven.  Illustrations. 196 pages.

     SB. $22.95.  

07. ANCIENT POTTERY OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY. William H. Holmes. Full of information and illustrations of the Mississippian Pottery. A nice small book with lots of information, sketches and drawings of pottery. 196 pages.                                                          

SB. $9.95.  

08. LEGACY IN CLAY: PREHISTORIC CERAMIC ART OF ARKANSAS. Kent C. Westbrook. Anyone interested in pottery should own this book. Over 80 pages filled with valuable information. 10 pages of drawings, 138 photographs. (60 of them are in color). Prehistoric Mississippian, Caddo and Quapaw Pottery. Limited supply. 88 pages.                       

 SB. $17.50.

09. PREHISTORIC CADDO INDIAN POTTERY.

By: Sam Johnson. A guide to illustrating and naming the major  types of Caddoan Pottery. 39 vessel types shown.

58 pages.                                       

 SB. $5.95.

10. Healing Crystals The A-Z Guide to 430 Gemstones.

All the important information about 430 healing gemstones in a neat pocket-book. A clear, concise and precise style, with pictures accompanying the text, the author describes the characteristics and healing functions of each crystal.

SB,  94 pages.   by Michael Gienger    $8.95

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11. ANTLER BONE & SHELL ARTIFACTS Identification & Value Guide.  This is a very good book for anyone interested in information about this subject. It has hundreds of colored pictures, descriptions and values. By Lar Hothem  368 pages.       

  SB.  $24.95

12. CROSSROADS OF THE PAST, 12,000 YEARS OF INDIAN LIFE IN ARKANSAS. F. Schamback and L. Newell. Overview of the history, ways of life, patterns of migration, settlement, acquisition and preparation of food, impact of the Europeans. 59 pages.

 SB. $7.95

13. A Thorough and Accurate History of

      "GENUINE DIAMONDS IN ARKANSAS."

      Newly Updated Thru March 2007

A  must for anyone interested in gems, minerals and diamonds.This Book has hundreds of photographs, maps charts, and illustrations, as well as lots of information on mining for these items.

178 pages.                                         S.B. $19.00

14. ANASAZI POTTERY. Robert and Florence Lister. Describes and illustrates ten centuries of prehistoric Southwestern Pottery. Originally published in 1969. 94 pages. SB. $17.95.

Out of Print

15. THE ART OF FLINT KNAPPING. Val and D. C. Waldorf. Questions answered, tools of the trade, how to make your own, material, and many other things needed to be able to flint knapp. Where the word originated. 76 pages.                 SB. $17.95

16. THE ART OF FLINT KNAPPING VIDEO COMPANION (DVD). The next best to a live demonstration. This DVD last 1 hr and 45 min. Great on it's own, or it is a great companion to the book. By:D.C.WALDORF                          

              DVD   $29.95

17. CAPTURED BY THE INDIANS. Frederick Drimmer. Fifteen dramatic firsthand accounts are reprinted here from rare volumes and old manuscripts. Action and excitement, revealing insights into the customs and lives of the first Americans. 378 pages.

SB. $9.95.

18. INDIAN BOYHOOD. Charles A. Eastman. Eastman's first hand reminiscence of the life he led until he was fifteen with the Normadic Sioux. 247 pages.

 SB. $7.95.

19 ANTIQUITIES OF TENNESSEE. The main purpose of this volume is to present the results of  archaeological investigations in Tennessee. This book is loaded with illustrations and information. Must have for any relic collector. By: Gates P. Thurston.

S.B. 369 pages                       

            SB. $19.95

20. INDIAN ARTIFACTS OF THE MIDWEST BOOK  V  IDENTIFICATION & VALUE GUIDE. By: Lar Hothem. This collectors book is loaded with colored photographs  of all types of artifacts found in the Midwest. It also has necessary facts about each item featured, such details as size, date,  location found and current collector value. New, all pictures are in color  SB  447 pages. $24.95   Sold Out

21. AMERICAN INDIAN COOKING & HERB LORE.  J. E. Sharpe & Thomas B. Underwood. Included in these pages is information designed both to acquaint one with Indian lore and provide useable recipes for enjoyment of Indian foods and medicines. 32 pages.                                                            

  SB. $5.95

22. INDIAN COOKIN. Frances L. Whisler. Includes Medicine Man Remedies. Preparation of Herbs and some great receipes.                           

   SB. $5.95.

23. EXPLORING YOUR CHEROKEE ANCESTRY. This in depth manual provides basic knowledge of material for researching Cherokee ancestry. Contains many sources of information not found in other editions. Includes information on Cherokee rolls, how to register, locating enrolled and non-enrolled ancestors and more.  58 pages.                      

SB  $16.95.

24.TRAIL OF TEARS  " The rise and fall of the Cherokee Nation". This renowned N.C. writer gives a fascinating portrayal of the Cherokee Nation filled with legend, lore and religion. After searching through hundreds of documents he has created a heart-stirring story of the tragedy of the Cherokee Trail of Tears which puts one into the time and place of  that tragic event with a sense of authenticity. Accurate in historical and cultural details. Adds greatly to ones understanding of the Cherokee  People.  424  pages.                                                           

          SB    $15.95

25. PREHISTORIC RELICS.

This is a great and inexpensive collectors book. It is great for experts but was really written for amateurs. Lots of illustrations and good information. Will help you identify your relics in your collection.

S.B. 162 Pages, 

By Warren K. Moorehead.          

    SB. $13.95

26.HOW INDIANS USE PLANTS FOR FOOD, MEDICINE & CRAFTS.  Frances  Densmore.  Wealth of material on nearly 200 plants used by Chippewa's of Minnesota and Wisconsin. A  fascinating well-illustrated study.  397 pages.

         SB  $7.95

27. FEE MINING and MINERAL ADVENTURES in the Eastern U.S.  Written by James Martin Monaco and Jeannette Hathaway Monaco.  Much more than a fee mining guide 270 total sites to visit, 75 Digging Sites for collecting, 79 Museums for Viewing & Learning, 68 Cave and Cavern adventures / tours and Historic and natural points of interest. 259 pages.                      

SB  $15.95

28. NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACTS, A collector's identification and value guide, 6^th Edition. By: Lar Hothem.  Up-to-date prices and listings with nearly 2,000 photos, a 32 page full-color gallery, helpful hits forthe beginning collector, background information on Indian groups, customs, artifacts and artworks, sections on axe types, baskets, pottery, clothing, beadwork, doll and much more. An indispensable guide.  493 pages.                                                                SB $26.95

29. OVERSTREET INDIAN ARROWHEADS IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE 10^TH  EDITION.  Robert M. Overstreet. Includes the latest discoveries and the most up-to-date references. More than 12,000 Actual-size photographs. Many new point types that have never been seen before from all over the United States. Ground breaking article on Cumberland by: Dr. R. M. Gramly SB., 1232 pages.            

  SB.  $29.95

30. SEVEN CLANS OF THE CHEROKEE SOCIETY.  Tells the names of the Seven Clans, and why they  have that name. Tells of the seven festivals of the Cherokee. Lots of illustrations. Written by Marcelina Reed, illustrated by William Taylor.    31 pages. 

  SB.   $4.95

31. THE STORY OF THE CHEROKEE PEOPLE. Tom B. Underwood. The Ancient Times, The Early Times, The Colonial Period, Sequoyah, The Cherokee Removal, "Trail of Tears", and the Cherokee today. 48 pages. 

 SB.   $5.95.

32. CHEROKEE LEGENDS AND THE "TRAIL OF TEARS". Tom B. Underwood. Some real neat Legends. How The Milky Way Came To Be and Why The Mink Smells are just two of the legends. Removal of the Cherokees 1838-1839.  32 pages.     

  SB.  $5.95.

33. ARROWHEADS & PROJECTILE POINTS. Identification & Values. Lar Hothem. A near-complete reference on important aspects of point collecting, cataloging, displaying, and identifying. The current values in this guide should be used only as guide. 224 pages.                      

     SB. $7.95.

34. ARROWHEADS & STONE ARTIFACTS. C. G. Yeager. Very helpful for amateurs and surface hunters. Where to look, what to look for, identification and, collecting. 147 pages.

   SB. $16.95.

35. Exploration of the Tremper Mound. The life story of this people, as told in the Tremper mound, certainly is one of the highly interesting chapters in the history of primitive civilization. Lots of great illustrations and information.  S.B.    240 Pages

By William C. Mills, M. Sc.         

 SB.  $14.95 

36. STONES ALIVE. A Reference Guide to Stones for the New Millennium. From Their Hearts to Our Hands

New uses and applications. Through many ages and many traditions stones have been honored for their capacity to store and transmit energy. Currently they are used for various technologies, including computers. With this guide, you can explore the new applications for stones in the next millennium.  321pages.                                              SB. $17.95

37. FIRST HUNTERS, OHIO'S PALEO-INDIAN ARTIFACTS. Lar Hothem. This book summarizes much of the important work done in Ohio and nearby states on Paleo artifacts. Site locations, description and illustrations. 163 pages.                               

     SB. $13.95.

38. INDIAN FLINT OF OHIO. Lar Hothem. Basic, easy-to-understand with actual photographs of authentic flint specimens. List many different types of flint. 187 pages.           

    SB. $11.95.

39. OHIO SLATE TYPES. Robert N. Converse. Slate artifacts have long been the most popular of all prehistoric Indian items among collectors. Purpose of this book is to define some of the known types. Pictures and information. 106 pages.                                        

   SB. $17.00.

40. OHIO STONE TOOLS. Robert N. Converse. This book is to aid the collector in identifying or segregating stone tools. Illustrations most closely resemble those likely to be encountered in Ohio. 44 pages.                          

 SB. $8.00.

41. THE PREHISTORIC MEN OF KENTUCKY

A history of what is known of their Lives and Habits, together with description of their Implements and other Relics and the Tumuli which have earned for them the designation of Mound Builders. Lots of illustrations and information.     343 Pages

By Colonel Bennett H. Young    

 S.B.   $18.95  

 42. SUN CIRCLES AND HUMAN HANDS. The Southeastern Indians - Art and Industry. This book covers The Paleo Indian Period, Archaic Period, Woodland Period, Mississippian Period and the Historic Period. It is loaded with hundreds of pictures and illustrations of every kind of artifact, bone, shell, wood, stone and pottery. A great book for all collectors.  220 pages.                                                       

       S.B.    $29.95

43. GROW YOUR OWN CRYSTAL: Written in a clear and easy to understand style, the author takes you step by step through the process so that you can grow your very own crystals virtually indistinguishable from Nature's.  On the way you will learn what makes crystals grow and how they do it.  You will experience the magic and mystery of recreating one of Nature's most fascinating creations. By Ronald S. Wielgus     27pages

SB. $4.95

44. COLLECTING INDIAN KNIVES. Identification and Values,  Second Edition.  Focusing on North American Prehistoric and Historic Indian Knifes. Has a great colored picture section, along with pages and pages of black and white pictures and great information. By  Lar Hothem. 176 pages. 

  S.B.  $19.95

45.CHEROKEE WORDS WITH PICTURES. This is a little dictionary that shows the Cherokee Alphabet, shows different words and how to spell them in Cherokee. A very informative and interesting book. Written by Mary Ulmer Chiltoskey.   53 pages.  

    SB  $5.95

46. CAHOKIA BROUGHT TO LIFE. An Artifactual Story of America's Great Monument. The Greater St. Louis Archaeological Society. A summary of the valuable data uncovered on the Cahokia Mound Village Site. There are a lot of human interest items. 105 pages.                             

                                  SB. $8.00.

47. CHACO CANYON. Archaeology and Archaeologists. Robert & Florence Lister. One of America's richest archaeological zones, located in North Western New Mexico. This book summarizes the archaeological investigations of this canyon. 284 pages.

       SB. $18.95.

48. TREASURES OF THE MOUND BUILDERS. Adena & Hopewell Artifacts of Ohio. Lar Hothem. The excavation of 137 mounds, and the artifacts found in them. Several photos. 146 pages.      

  SB. $11.95.

49. DANIELS INDIAN RELIC CATALOG. H. T. Daniels. This catalog has photos and prices of what relics were back in 1937. This is a reprint. 16 pages.                                       

    SB. $2.00.

50. THE INDIAN RELIC COLLECTORS GUIDE AND REPORT ON THE GREAT TEMPLE MOUND. Nice drawings and valuable information. 36 pages.                                                         

   SB. $2.00.

 SB. $2.00

52. INDIAN AMERICA, A GEOGRAPHY OF NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS. Marian W. Ney. Illustrated by Libby Lambert. Attempts to give a clear picture of Indian Geography, the location of the various tribes and confederacies at their most significant historical time and place. Maps of tribes, and a information sheet on each. 56 pages.                               

                   SB. $5.95

53. THE STORY OF KA-DO-HA INDIAN VILLAGE AND THE KADOHADOCHO PEOPLE. Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Bill Gray. Photos and history of the Caddo People and this major prehistoric site.  (Caddo Trading Company is located at this site, with tours of the excavations.) 12 pages.                            

                                                   SB. $4.00

 54. Flint River Trading Post "The Best of the Best" Indian Artifacts of the Deep South.  Identification & Price Guide.

Vol. 4.  This Vol. compiles some of the finest authentic artifacts to be found in the Deep South.  Full size color photographs.  Over 2000 quality authentic artifacts. Awesome colors and materials.  Accurate Identification.

A necessary addition for the serious artifact collector.

                                                            SB.  $39.95

55. THE CRYSTAL BIBLE.  By: Judy Hall.

Features over 200 crystals. A comprehensive guide to crystals, their shape,  color and applications.

Covers the practical and esoteric properties of each crystal including spiritual, mental and psychological. An indispensable reference for crystal lovers everywhere. 400 pages.                 

     SB. $19.99

56. VOICES FROM THE TRAIL OF TEARS. By: Vicki Rozema. During the first half of the 19th century, as many as 100,000 Native Americans were relocated west of the Mississippi River from their homelands in the east.  Editor Vicki Rozema re-creates this tragic period in American History. A comprehensive overview of the Trail of Tears.         

      SB.  $11.95

57. CHEROKEE ASTROLOGY "Animal Medicine in the Stars.  Raven Hail has captured the essence of ancient Cherokee teachings related to the "sacred calendar" and the teachings of astrology and has preserved ancient Cherokee stories as a way to interpret this calendar. Includes an Ephemeris through 2015.  169pages.                                         

SB. $15.00

58. ABORIGINAL POTTERY Of The Eastern United States.  A great book for information and identification on pottery. It is full on illustration, some in color. Original Publication Date 1903.  237 Pages.  By: W.H. Holmes    

            SB.   $27.95

59. THE MAGIC LAKE. "A Mystical, Healing Lake of The Cherokees." Tom B. Underwood. A Legendary Story for Children. Colored Pictures. 20 pages.                 

         SB. $3.00.

60. THE CHEROKEES PAST AND PRESENT. J. Ed Sharpe. An Authentic Guide to the Cherokee People. How they lived, their history and language. 32 pages.                                                            

SB. $5.95

61. Indian Notes & Monographs "Certain Caddo Sites in Arkansas". Original Publication 1920. This book will consider first of all an account of the explorations during these twenty months, the sites visited and the work done on each; and will then discuss the specimens gathered, and the facts that may be derived from them and the circumstances of their findings concerning the people who made them, the Caddo Tribes found in this region by the first European travelers.

By M.R. Harrington,  349 pages,                 SB  $24.95

62. ROCKS AND MINERALS: Investigate rocks and minerals.  See a fossil form.  Grow a crystal.  Make a volcano.  Make a rock and mineral collection and much, much more.  Simple experiments to do.  Lots of colorful pictures and very informative. By Steve Parker   61pages.                                                               

SB. $5.99

63. STONE ORNAMENTS Used by Indians in the United States and Canada. By: Warren K. Moorehead. First published in 1917.  Reprinted February, 2005 by Gustavs Library. Offers a description of certain Charm Stones, Gorgets, Tubes, Bannerstones, Birdstones and Problematical forms.             

SB. $ 27.95

64. "New First Edition Printing Numbered & Signed"   RELICS & REPRODUCTIONS. Identifying Reproductions & Altered Ancient American Artifacts. Whether you are new to relic collecting or a long time artifact collector, you are sure to find helpful tips as well as detailed insight into the scientific approach to building a fake-free collection. Over 900 color photos to help you learn what to look for.  By James R. Bennett        

                                                        SB $28.95

65. INDIAN ARTIFACTS OF THE SOUTH AND EAST.  AN IDENTIFICATION GUIDE. ROBERT SWOPE, Jr. This book was written to provide an easy to use pictorial guide to the artifacts that may be found or purchased.  152 pages.                                                          

SB.$14.00

 66. American Indian Prayers & Poetry. Edited by J. Ed Sharpe, Illustrated by William Taylor.  The expressions included in this book span centuries of time from ancient inscriptions to recent and modern day writings; yet they have a unity that bespeaks their ageless character. Perhaps they will awaken or sharpen the awareness of the reader to spiritual realities of our time.   32 pages                

SB.  $5.95

67. ARKANSAS COUNTRY COOKING. Compiled by Faye Crews. Original Arkansas Recipes. 28 pages.

SB. $3.00

68. ARTS AND CRAFTS OF THE CHEROKEE. Rodney L.Leftwich. Basketry, pottery, woodcrafts, weaving, stonecraft, beads and shell, metal crafts, weapon making, feathers, and leather crafts are all discussed, along with photos and demonstrations. 160 pages 

   SB. $11.95   

69. INDIAN ARTIFACTS "THE BEST OF THE MIDWEST" Identification & Value Guide. Last in the series of the Indian Artifacts of the Midwest Books. This book puts the best of all five books into this one edition. It is loaded with colored photographs of all types of artifacts found in the Midwest. It also is a great guide to the value of your items. It is certainly a book you will want to add to your collecton. 

Hardback,  By Lar Hothem        

          HB. $29.95  

70. NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS. A Golden Guide. Full-color and easy to use. A fascinating  introduction to the arts and crafts reflected in the material culture of North American Indians. Packed with up-to-date information and authentic full-color illustrations. By Andrew Hunter Whiteford.

 160 pages.                                             

   SB. $6.95

71.  INDIAN PIPES -  A Collectors guide to identification and value. Identifies different types of pipes, tells how they were made and what the value might be. Has page after page of beautiful color pictures. A great book for any collector. By Lar Hothem, 299 pages.                                                 $29.95

This book is now out of print and we are sold out.

If they reprint or if we can find more we will let you know

72. TREASURES OF TIME. A user friendly guide to the identification and classification of many types of pottery created by prehistoric peoples of the Southwest. Explaining not only what the pottery looked like, but how it was made and how it was used, and what might have happened to the artisans who crafted them. By James R. Crunkle.  175 pages.                                                               

  SB.$14.95

73. CHEROKEE COOKLORE.  These recipes are rich in folklore. This book has a list of native herbs, what the herbs are for, and what to make with them. 69 pages,             

 SB. $5.95

74. INDIAN DOCTOR, Natures method of curing and preventing disease according to the Indian. Tells of different illnesses and treatments, also has recipes and information on different herbs.   Compiled and published  By:Nancy Locke Doane. 60 pages.  

SB. $4.99

75. LIVING LIKE INDIANS. A treasury of North American Indian crafts, games and activities. Suggestions for more than 1,000 projects for indoor and outdoor activities. A great book for camp counselors, teachers, amateur naturalists, outdoor adventurers, parents anyone who plans to direct the recreational activities of youngsters.   By Allen A. Macfarlan    305 pages.                        

 SB. $7.95

76. Two Summers' Work In PUEBLO RUINS

Original Publication Date 1904. The following report embodies the results of archeological field work for the Bureau of American Ethnology in the summer of 1896. This book is full of great information and illustrations, some in color.    221 Pages.

By : Jesse Walter Fewkes             

SB.  $24.95

77. INDIAN HEROES AND GREAT CHIEFTAINS. This book has biographical sketches of 15 great Indian leaders. It captures the character, achievements and historic importance of such leaders as Red Cloud, Rain-in-the-face, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Little Crow, Chief Joseph and Spotted Tail.   By: Charles A. Eastman.  109 pages                          SB. $5.95