The Old New World is a historical account of the Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition, which took place in 1887-88 under the direction of Frank Hamilton Cushing. The book is written by Sylvester Baxter and provides a detailed description of the expedition's findings and explorations in the American Southwest.The Hemenway Expedition was a groundbreaking archaeological expedition that aimed to explore and document the ancient ruins and cultures of the Southwest. Led by Cushing, a renowned anthropologist and archaeologist, the expedition traveled through Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado, and discovered many important archaeological sites, including the ruins of the ancient Puebloan civilization.The Old New World provides a comprehensive account of the expedition's findings, including detailed descriptions of the archaeological sites, artifacts, and cultures that were discovered. The book also includes photographs and illustrations of the sites and artifacts, as well as maps and diagrams to help readers understand the expedition's journey.Overall, The Old New World is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the early days of American archaeology and anthropology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American Southwest, archaeology, or anthropology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.