University Press of Florida Archaeology & Anthropology

An Archaeology and History of a Caribbean Sugar Plantation on Antigua

“Presents fresh archaeological and historical information about an important Caribbean plantation. A tour de force in historical archaeology that will set the standard for future research.”—Charles E. Orser Jr., author of The Archaeology of Race and Racialization in Historic America “A detailed archaeological, historical, and landscape study of a significant plantation and heritage site. The chapters … Continue reading An Archaeology and History of a Caribbean Sugar Plantation on Antigua

University Press of Florida Archaeology & Anthropology, Events & Exhibits

Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology 2017

Last week, UPF visited Fort Worth, Texas, to attend the 2017 Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology. We had a fantastic time exhibiting our vast array of books on historical and underwater archaeology, as well as mingling with scholars in the field. We saw several of our authors at the conference! Charles R. Ewen and Russell K. Skowronek, authors … Continue reading Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology 2017

University Press of Florida Review Roundup

March Review Roundup: Sorghum, Swamps, Sinkholes!

Over 130 reviews, news stories, and magazine articles featured our authors and books this month. We're pleased to share highlights from a select few. . One of our new titles for spring, Sorghum's Savor by Ronni Lundy, gave one blogger reason to celebrate Pi Day. Nancie McDermott made Lundy's sorghum pecan pie and served it for breakfast! The book "shares … Continue reading March Review Roundup: Sorghum, Swamps, Sinkholes!

University Press of Florida Archaeology & Anthropology, Publication Announcement

The Archaeology of Smoking and Tobacco

This title and all historical archaeology titles are currently discounted in our Conference on Historical & Underwater Archaeology sale. Use code CHUA15 at checkout. We're proud to announce the publication of Georgia L. Fox's The Archaeology of Smoking and Tobacco, a new title in University Press of Florida's The American Experience in Archaeological Perspective Series. Over 1 billion people smoke tobacco … Continue reading The Archaeology of Smoking and Tobacco