{"product_id":"the-archaeology-of-american-shipwrecks-hardback-9780813079677","title":"The Archaeology of American Shipwrecks (Hardback) 9780813079677","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Archaeology of American Shipwrecks\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDella A. Scott-Ireton (Author), Jennifer F. McKinnon (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780813079677\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 21 July 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e190 pages, 22 Illustrations, black and white\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm, 0.434 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncovering America’s past through the archaeology of its shipwrecks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Archaeology of American Shipwrecks\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the essential role of watercraft in United States history and demonstrates how the study of submerged sites contributes to a deeper understanding of the nation’s past. Combining evidence from shipwreck excavations with historical documentation, this volume reveals how maritime archaeologists locate, document, and preserve these important sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book examines a variety of vessels through time, including Indigenous-built dugout canoes, colonial ships that brought Europeans to the Americas, ships created for the whaling industry, and modern ships built for coastal defense. By tracing the role of watercraft in exploration, commerce, warfare, and expansion, it underscores the pivotal influence of maritime transport well into the twentieth century. Providing an overview of major discoveries along with little-known and previously unpublished research and discussing technological advances, new and evolving methodologies, and ethical issues relevant to the field, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the dynamic story of America’s waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction: The Archaeology of American Shipwrecks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Resources and Transportation: Indigenous Ingenuity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Exploration and Colonization: European Incursion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Trade and Commerce: American Expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Warfare and Conflict: American Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Industry and Enterprise: American Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Conclusion: The Future of American Shipwrecks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University Press of Florida","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52559268413720,"sku":"9780813079677","price":55.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-archaeology-of-american-shipwrecks-hardback-9780813079677","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}