Excavating Nauvoo by Benjamin C Pykles

Excavating Nauvoo by Benjamin C Pykles

This detailed study of the excavation and restoration of the city of Nauvoo, Illinois, reveals the roots of historical archaeology. This well-researched account weaves together multiple viewpoints in examining the many contentious issues surrounding the archaeology and restoration of the city, providing an illuminating picture of the early days of professional historical archaeology.

"This thoughtful and carefully researched book, bolstered by many archival sources and oral histories, is an important reflection on the relatively young discipline of historical archaeologyThrough the narrative of Nauvoo, Pykles teaches us much about the materials and materiality of the recent past and how identities take shape through stories we tell about that past, our ancestors, and our profession."—Shannon A. Novak, Journal of Anthropological Research
"Pykles provides an even-handed and fascinating glimpse into the use of historic preservation and archaeology as both a restoration and a proselytizing tool."—Chris Merritt, Montana, The Magazine of Western History
"Readers interested in the development of historical archaeology in the United States, in Mormon history, or in religious groups' struggles to control public perceptions of their past will find this book rewarding."—Stephen C. Taysom, Indiana Magazine of History
"Researchers interested in archaeological activities at Nauvoo and their contribution to the development of historical archaeology will find that Pykles has an excellent command of the documentary record supporting his analysis."—Carl A. Merry, Plains Anthropologist
"Historians and historical archaeologists alike will find Pykle's trailblazing work worthwhile."—Glen M. Leonard, Journal of Mormon History
"Excavating Nauvoo is an excellent read for those interested in the study of archaeology as whole, and those interested in the field of historic archaeology."—Matt Donovan, Journal of the Iowa Archeological Society

Benjamin C. Pykles is a assistant professor of anthropology at the State University of New York at Potsdam. Robert L. Schuyler is an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania and associate curator-in-charge of historical archaeology at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. He is a past president of the Society for Historical Archaeology and the 2009 recipient of the J. C. Harrington Medal in Historical Archaeology.

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ISBN 13	9780803218932
ISBN 10	0803218931
Title	Excavating Nauvoo
Author	Benjamin C Pykles
Series	Critical Studies In The History Of Anthropology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	University of Nebraska Press
Year published	2010-04-01
Number of pages	416
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