Description
Book SynopsisGrasps some of the essentials of the North American experience
Trade Review"In this beautifully illustrated volume, chief Fort Vancouver archaeologist Doug Wilson and curator Theresa Langford assemble the story of the fort — the archaeology of the past 65 years. . . . It tells the story of the settlement of the American West."
-- Mark Michel * American Archaeology *
"Detailed descriptions accompany each photograph, providing historical context. . . . To help explain the significance of Fort Vancouver and its artifacts as they relate to local, national, and world history, [are] essays on archaeology, technology, and medicine. It all makes for a very interesting read."
-- Jan Johnston * The Columbian *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
About the Authors
Foreword
Maps
1. Fort Vancouver: History, Archaeology and the Transformation of the Pacific Northwest. Douglas C. Wilson
2. Identity: Using Objects to "Fit In" and "Stand Out." Theresa E. Langford
3. Technology: From Stone Tools to Modern Technology. Robert J. Cromwell
4. Globalization: New Iterations of Old Patterns of Change. Heidi K. Pierson
5. Health: Germs, Food, and Medicine. Heidi K. Pierson
6. The Park Today. Gregory P. Shine
7. Why Collections Matter. Tracy A. Fortmann
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Index
