Fairford Graves: A Record Of Researches In An Anglo-Saxon Burial Place In Gloucestershire (1852) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104054458)

Fairford Graves: A Record of Researches in an Anglo-Saxon Burial Place in Gloucestershire is a book written by William Michael Wylie and published in 1852. The book is a detailed account of the author's archaeological excavations of a burial site in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England. The book includes descriptions of the various artifacts found at the site, including weapons, jewelry, and pottery, as well as the physical characteristics of the graves themselves. Wylie also provides insight into the cultural and historical significance of the burial site, including the social status of the individuals buried there and their relationship to the wider Anglo-Saxon community. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in the reader's understanding of the excavation process and the artifacts discovered. It is considered an important work in the field of Anglo-Saxon archaeology, providing valuable insights into the material culture and burial practices of this period in English history.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.

Author: William Michael Wylie
ISBN-10: 1104054450
ISBN-13: 9781104054458
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/06/2009
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.19d