Excavations on Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida: And Excavations in Southeast Florida - Hardcover

Excavations on Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida: And Excavations in Southeast Florida is a comprehensive archaeological study conducted by John Mann Goggin. The book provides a detailed account of the excavations carried out on Upper Matecumbe Key, located in the Florida Keys, and in Southeast Florida. The study covers a wide range of archaeological topics, including prehistoric and historic settlement patterns, the use of natural resources, and cultural practices of the indigenous people who inhabited the area.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the excavations conducted on Upper Matecumbe Key, which is situated in the northernmost portion of the Florida Keys. The author provides a detailed description of the archaeological sites, including their location, size, and features. He also discusses the artifacts recovered from the sites, such as pottery, stone tools, and bone tools, and provides insights into the cultural practices of the indigenous people who inhabited the area.The second part of the book covers the excavations conducted in Southeast Florida. The author provides a detailed account of the archaeological sites, including their location, size, and features. He also discusses the artifacts recovered from the sites, such as pottery, stone tools, and bone tools, and provides insights into the cultural practices of the indigenous people who inhabited the area.Overall, Excavations on Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida: And Excavations in Southeast Florida is an important contribution to the field of archaeology, providing valuable insights into the prehistoric and historic settlement patterns, cultural practices, and use of natural resources of the indigenous people who inhabited the Florida Keys and Southeast Florida.Yale University Publications In Anthropology, No. 41-42. Edited By Irving Rouse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.