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The Archaeology of Vernacular Watercraft
Amanda M. . Ed(S): Evans
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Description for The Archaeology of Vernacular Watercraft
Paperback. Editor(s): Evans, Amanda M. Num Pages: 291 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, 11 black & white tables, 37 colo. BIC Classification: HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
This volume presents multiple idiographic, archaeological studies of vernacular watercraft from North America and the Caribbean. Rather than attempt to synthesize all vernacular types, this volume focuses on ship construction data recovered through archaeological investigations that has been used to make inferences about culture. This collection of case studies, including many examples from cultural resource management and graduate student theses, presents a thematic exploration of cultural adaptation as expressed through ship construction.
This volume presents multiple idiographic, archaeological studies of vernacular watercraft from North America and the Caribbean. Rather than attempt to synthesize all vernacular types, this volume focuses on ship construction data recovered through archaeological investigations that has been used to make inferences about culture. This collection of case studies, including many examples from cultural resource management and graduate student theses, presents a thematic exploration of cultural adaptation as expressed through ship construction.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
291
Condition
New
Number of Pages
291
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781493970346
SKU
V9781493970346
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99-15
About Amanda M. . Ed(S): Evans
Amanda M. Evans is the Senior Marine Archaeologist for Tesla Offshore LLC. She is an elected officer and serves on the Board of Directors for the Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology and is on the Board of Directors for the Register of Professional Archaeologists. Amanda received her Ph.D. from Louisiana State University.
Reviews for The Archaeology of Vernacular Watercraft
“A comprehensive 30-year survey of underwater vernacular vessels in the Great Lakes includes passenger steamers and grain and canal schooners, as well as bulk carriers. … This exploration of the history and archaeology of these little-known watercraft brings to light their importance as part of the economic and recreational fabric of North America. Summing Up: Recommended. All public and academic ... Read more