Martha A. Zierden, "Charleston: An Archaeology of Life in a Coastal Community"
English | ISBN: 081306290X | 2016 | 352 pages | EPUB | 12 MB
English | ISBN: 081306290X | 2016 | 352 pages | EPUB | 12 MB
Choice Outstanding Academic Title
The archaeology and history of one of the most storied cities of the American South.
Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the most storied cities of the American South. Widely recognized for its historic buildings, its thriving maritime culture, and its role in the Civil War, Charleston is also considered the birthplace of historic preservation. Martha Zierden and Elizabeth Reitz—whose archaeological fieldwork in the city spans more than three decades—explore the evolution of the urban environment, the intricacies of provisioning such a robust city, and the urban foodways that continue to inspire Charleston's culture.
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