The Historical Archaeology of Massachusetts - (American Experience in Archaeological Perspective) by Joseph Bagley & Holly Herbster (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Exploring archaeological sites and materials that uncover the history of the Bay State over four centuries Massachusetts's rich tapestry of people, places, and events has long been researched by historical archaeologists.
- About the Author: Joseph Bagley, city archaeologist and director of archaeology for the City of Boston, is the author of Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them.
- 290 Pages
- Social Science, Archaeology
- Series Name: American Experience in Archaeological Perspective
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About the Book
Exploring archaeological sites and materials that uncover the history ofMassachusetts, this book chronicles the diverse story of the state from
the seventeenth century to the present.
Book Synopsis
Exploring archaeological sites and materials that uncover the history of the Bay State over four centuries
Massachusetts's
rich tapestry of people, places, and events has long been researched by
historical archaeologists. Through archaeological sites and materials
that document pivotal moments as well as lesser-known parts of the
state's history, this book chronicles the diverse story of the
commonwealth from the seventeenth century to today.
Beginning
with early Indigenous-European interactions and the Pilgrim colony of
Plymouth, this book explores the era of slavery and its aftermath;
industrialization, globalism, and commercialism; and key conflicts such
as the Pequot War, King Philip's War, the French and Indian Wars, and
the Revolutionary War. Drawing on perspectives from avocational,
academic, cultural resource management, and public archaeologists, as
well as their own 40 years of experience in Massachusetts archaeology,
Joseph Bagley and Holly Herbster discuss case studies that highlight the
state's Indigenous populations, Black history, immigrant groups, and
descendant communities often left out of mainstream historical
narratives.
Bagley and Herbster also trace the evolution
of historical archaeology in the state, illustrating how the shift to
collaborative, community-based practices has amplified voices that were
once silenced or overlooked. This concise overview invites readers to
explore a wealth of research in which every archaeological discovery
adds depth to American history.
A volume in the series the American Experience in Archaeological Perspective, edited by Michael S. Nassaney and Krysta Ryzewski
About the Author
Joseph Bagley, city archaeologist and director of archaeology for the City of Boston, is the author of Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them. Holly Herbster, principal investigator and senior archaeologist at the Public Archaeology Laboratory, is coauthor of Historical Archaeology and Indigenous Collaboration: Discovering Histories That Have Futures.
