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Southern Footprints
Exploring Gulf Coast Archaeology
Gregory A. Waselkov (Author), Philip J. Carr (Author), Frye Gaillard (Foreword by)
9780817361532
Paperback / softback, published 27 August 2024
400 pages, 33 B&W figures - 149 color figures - 18 maps
25.4 x 17.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.454 kg
“The archaeology of southern Alabama makes interesting and important contributions to knowledge about culture and history of the Gulf South, and Gregory A. Waselkov and Philip J. Carr bring this archaeology to life here in an expertly crafted, compelling book that deserves to be widely read by specialists and the broader public.” —Christopher B. Rodning, author of Center Places and Cherokee Towns: Archaeological Perspectives on Native American Architecture and Landscape in the Southern Appalachians
A “greatest hits” of archaeological research that has transformed knowledge of human history Southern Footprints celebrates more than fifty years of archaeological research along the Gulf Coast by the University of South Alabama and the Center for Archaeological Studies. Archaeologists Gregory A. Waselkov and Philip J. Carr, the former and current directors of the center, present the “greatest hits” that have transformed knowledge of human history on the Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coast from the Ice Age until recently. Each archaeological site, from surface collections to premiere archaeological preserves, such as Old Mobile and Holy Gorund, offers clues to the past. The chapters in this collection are arranged chronologically and survey the history and archaeology of a wide range of significant sites, including the Gulf Shores canoe canal, Bottle Creek Mounds, Old Mobile, Fort Mims, Spanish Fort, Spring Hill College, and Mobile River Bridge. Waselkov and Carr take care to acknowledge in these stories populations who have been historically underdocumented, now recognizing the contributions of Native Americans and African Americans that have been uncovered through archaeology. The authors reveal the dire impacts of climate change, environmental disasters, development, and neglect—and convey their urgency to protect these areas of shared history—as a result of the meticulous excavation, analyzation, and preservation of artifacts from these sites. Color photographs showcase the archaeology as it unfolds, often with the help of dedicated volunteers. Southern Footprints will serve as an indispensable reference on the rich Gulf Coast heritage for all to appreciate.
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