An Archaeological Study of Rural Capitalism and Material Life: The Gibbs Farmstead in Southern Appalachia, 1790-1920

by Mark D. Groover

Book Overview

Historical archaeology has largely focused on the study of early military sites and homes of upper class. Research on lower classes was viewed as a supplement to local histories documenting political, military and financial leaders of the 18th and 19th centuries.

An Archaeological Study of Rural Capitalism and Material Life will be of interest to historical archaeologists, cultural anthropologists, social historians, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306477734
• ISBN13: 9780306477737
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"