From These Honored Dead
From These Honored Dead
Historical Archaeology of the American Civil War
“Civil War enthusiasts will find the investigations in this book fascinating. A cadre of skilled, veteran archaeologists covers the continent–including camps and battle sites in Virginia, Kentucky, Texas, Missouri, Florida, and South Carolina.”–Robert K. Krick, author of .
“Demonstrates the value in an archaeological approach to battlefield and related sites.”–David R. Bush, author of .
By incorporating the results of archaeological investigations, the essays in this volume shed new light on many aspects of the Civil War. Topics include soldier life in camp and on the battlefield, defense mechanisms such as earthworks construction, the role of animals during military operations, and a refreshing focus on the conflict in the Trans-Mississippi West. Supplying a range of methods and exciting conclusions, this book displays the power of archaeology in interpreting this devastating period in U.S. history.
.. . is professor emeritus and former director of the Maritime Studies Program at East Carolina University and coeditor of The Archaeology of French and Indian War Frontier Forts.
