A Practical Handbook of Archaeology (A Beginner's Guide to Unearthing the Past)
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Product Details
Author:
Christopher Catling
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
128
Publisher:
Anness Publishing (December 7, 2013)
Imprint:
Lorenz Books
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9780857232922
ISBN-10:
0857232924
Weight:
27.92oz
Dimensions:
9.42" x 11.92" x 0.65"
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Eloquence-SimonSchuster_07042026_P10292974_onix30_Complete-20260704.xml
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Eloquence
List Price:
$15.99
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65
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18
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Overview
A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK OF ARCHAEOLOGY
A beginner’s guide to unearthing the past
Christopher Catling
• An invaluable tool for amateur archaeologists with 300 step-by-step photographs, maps and illustrations from excavations around the world
• This is the ultimate hands-on resource for new enthusiasts, students and volunteer archaeologists attending their first dig
• A practical and professional guidebook to every aspect of in-the-field archaeology
• Packed with detailed illustrations and information to take you from beginner to advanced level
• Features how-to photographic sequences of field surveys and excavations, plus guidance on handling and recording finds
• Step-by-step tuition and case studies prepare student and amateur archaeologists for on-site experience
This illustrated practical guide to archaeology is perfect for anyone with a passion for the past.The varied techniques involved in planning and conducting an excavation are discussed in detail, from the initial non invasive survey and site-walking through to processing and recording finds on site.
Learn how to locate buried archaeology through map regression and the study of aerial photographs; walk a site to sample the finds turned up by farming; or take part in a comprehensive site survey using the latest geophysical technology.
With over 300 photographs and illustrations, this is an invaluable practical handbook on fieldwork techniques.
About the Author
Christopher Catling is a best-selling author whose interest in archaeology and world heritage began as a schoolboy. He writes for Current Archaeology, and for the magazines of the Institute of Field Archaeology, and English Heritage. He is a contributing editor for Current World Archaeology, and is the Vice-Chairman of Cotswold Archaeology. He is also an established travel writer and has produced guides to Florence,Venice, Amsterdam, London, Madeira and Tuscany.
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A beginner’s guide to unearthing the past
Christopher Catling
• An invaluable tool for amateur archaeologists with 300 step-by-step photographs, maps and illustrations from excavations around the world
• This is the ultimate hands-on resource for new enthusiasts, students and volunteer archaeologists attending their first dig
• A practical and professional guidebook to every aspect of in-the-field archaeology
• Packed with detailed illustrations and information to take you from beginner to advanced level
• Features how-to photographic sequences of field surveys and excavations, plus guidance on handling and recording finds
• Step-by-step tuition and case studies prepare student and amateur archaeologists for on-site experience
This illustrated practical guide to archaeology is perfect for anyone with a passion for the past.The varied techniques involved in planning and conducting an excavation are discussed in detail, from the initial non invasive survey and site-walking through to processing and recording finds on site.
Learn how to locate buried archaeology through map regression and the study of aerial photographs; walk a site to sample the finds turned up by farming; or take part in a comprehensive site survey using the latest geophysical technology.
With over 300 photographs and illustrations, this is an invaluable practical handbook on fieldwork techniques.
About the Author
Christopher Catling is a best-selling author whose interest in archaeology and world heritage began as a schoolboy. He writes for Current Archaeology, and for the magazines of the Institute of Field Archaeology, and English Heritage. He is a contributing editor for Current World Archaeology, and is the Vice-Chairman of Cotswold Archaeology. He is also an established travel writer and has produced guides to Florence,Venice, Amsterdam, London, Madeira and Tuscany.
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