The Archaeology of North American Farmsteads (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780813032634)

From the early colonial period to the close of World War II, life in North America was predominantly agrarian and rural. Archaeological exploration of farmsteads unveils a surprising quantity of data about rural life, consumption patterns, and migrations across the continent. Mark Groover offers both case studies and an overview of current trends in farmstead archaeology in this exciting new work. He also proposes a research design and makes numerous suggestions for evaluating (and re-evaluating) the significance of farmsteads as an archaeological resource. His chronological survey of farmstead sites throughout numerous regions of North America provides fascinating insights to students, cultural resource management professionals, or general readers interested in learning more about what material culture remains can teach us about the American past. Farmstead archaeology is a rapidly expanding component of historical archaeology. This book offers important lessons and information as more sites become victims of ever-accelerating development and urbanization.

Author: Mark D. Groover
ISBN-10: 0813032636
ISBN-13: 9780813032634
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2008
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.00w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Chronicle of Higher Education 10/10/2008 pg. 19
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 68
Choice 07/01/2009