Colonel Bennett H. Young stated in his work The Prehistoric Men of Kentucky, "...General Gates P. Thruston, whose 'Antiquities of Tennessee' is certainly the most wonderful book from a local archeological standpoint that has been published in America. This work on the antiquities of Tennessee has been an inspiration and a help to all who deal with this delightful and interesting subject."

Please take a look below at a few of the many illustrations in this book.

Softbound, approximately 7" x 10",  Its 369 pages contain 10 chapters and is illustrated with 246 figures, drawings and photographs. $24.95

From the Etowah mound	Some wonderful Tennessee Pottery	Human Effigy Pipe.
Alligator Effigy Pipe		Bird Effigy Pipe