A Guide to Artifacts of Colonial America

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Summary: Archaeologist's Friend
Review: I have found this book extremely useful in ID'ing artifacts in the field and the lab. It contains historical background on all the major types of artifacts you'd expect to find on an historic site, and many facts on uncommon ones as well. It's organized alphabetically so it's easy to use, too. If you can get your hands on a copy, I'd recommend it!

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Summary: SCHOLARLY PRESENTATION
Review: This book is loaded with info on various early artifacts but is mainly for those involved in field work and academia. I wish I had looked a little more closely before buying it. What I really wanted was a pictorial reference with plenty of colored photos. The writing is highly detailed as you would expect for a scholarly reference. There are line drawings and b/w photos but no color plates. Most helpful for professionals involved in the excavation process and for museum curators, etc. However those interested in a general, mostly pictorial guide to early colonial artifacts should look elsewhere.