“In chapters ranging from the Georgia coast to the Caddo area, readers will engage with detailed analyses of motifs and designs, move back and forth between archaeological artifacts and Native American narratives, and gain new perspectives about the use and meanings of objects.”—Mary Beth Trubitt, University of Arkansas “This volume takes Mississippian imagery studies to … Continue reading New Methods and Theories for Analyzing Mississippian Imagery
Methods, Mounds, and Missions
“A dazzling array of research and ideas inspired by Jerald T. Milanich, doyen of Florida archaeology. Contributions by leading scholars on Weeden Island and later cultures, European contact archaeology, the Glades area, and Seminole archaeology means this important book will find a home on every Florida archaeologist’s bookshelf.”—Ryan Wheeler, coeditor of Iconography and Wetsite Archaeology of … Continue reading Methods, Mounds, and Missions
Halloween Reads: Shipwrecks, Pirates, and More!
Florida is surrounded by the ocean, so what scares us more than ghosts, ghouls, or things that go bump in the night? Peril on the sea! Our Halloween reads this year are straight from Davy Jones' locker. Grab these books about shipwrecks and pirates for thrilling and chilling reads, and use code BOO21 for discount … Continue reading Halloween Reads: Shipwrecks, Pirates, and More!
The Archaeology of the Upper Amazon
“A welcome addition to the sparse but growing literature on the upper Amazon region. One of the strengths of this volume is that it includes contributions from multiple countries; even though national borders would have had no impact on ancient societies, they too often constrain our contemporary discussions of the past.”—Robyn Cutright, Centre College “Demonstrates … Continue reading The Archaeology of the Upper Amazon
The Archaeology of Craft and Industry
“Fennell offers us a fresh and exciting expansion of industrial archaeology through the lens of craft production. This book, with its impressive array of case studies, unequivocally demonstrates the relevance of historical and industrial archaeology to the broader anthropological project.”—Charles E. Orser Jr., author of The Archaeology of Race and Racialization in Historic America“Sheds light on … Continue reading The Archaeology of Craft and Industry
The Nine Lives of Florida’s Famous Key Marco Cat
Meet the author (and the famous Key Marco Cat!) at the Marco Island Historical Museum on Thursday, September 23 at 5pm. For more information, visit our calendar. “An outstanding book on one of North America’s most iconic artifacts. We follow the Cat from its origins as a tree in a forest a few centuries ago … Continue reading The Nine Lives of Florida’s Famous Key Marco Cat
Fall 2021 Virtual Booths
This fall, while some conferences are planning in person meetings, many are still offering online formats or hybrid options. We are hosting online virtual booths and book sales on our website in connection with the meetings below. Whether you are attending these meetings in person or virtually, visit our virtual booths for deep discounts on … Continue reading Fall 2021 Virtual Booths
Quilcapampa
“A comprehensive archaeological look at Quilcapampa, a Middle Horizon colony affiliated with the Wari state. This is a much-needed interpretive reconsideration of the Wari Empire’s impact in the Andes that will serve as a cornerstone for the next generation of Wari archaeology.”—R. Alan Covey, author of Inca Apocalypse: The Spanish Conquest and the Transformation of the … Continue reading Quilcapampa
Negotiating Heritage through Education and Archaeology
“A richly researched and intricately layered book that reframes our understanding of heritage as a product of larger cultural processes of education, the development of disciplines, and the articulation of identities both national and local.”—Denise D. Meringolo, author of Museums, Monuments, and National Parks: Toward a New Genealogy of Public History“In sparkling prose, McGill shows how … Continue reading Negotiating Heritage through Education and Archaeology
The Archaeology of New Netherland
“An in-depth and important new look at the rich culture of Dutch America as revealed through the practice of historical archaeology.”—Charles E. Orser Jr., author of The Archaeology of Race and Racialization in Historic America“Presenting wide-ranging overviews and case studies, this book fills a huge gap in the historical archaeology of early America and presents fascinating … Continue reading The Archaeology of New Netherland
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