Since humans first lived in Great Britain and Ireland literally millions of items have been buried; thrown away or simply lost. More than half of the important archaeological discoveries over the years have been accidental finds; most with fascinating stories behind them and all adding to our knowledge of life in the past. Bill Wyman's Treasure Islands is a journey of discovery through the historical treasures found on these shores. In the company of a most unexpected historian we discover when and where finds were made; together with descriptions of the objects and how they came to be there. The legal and archaeological issues around treasure-hunting are also explored; as are the dos and don'ts of identifying prime sites; keeping accurate records and identifying objects.In this illustrated book; Bill Wyman and Richard Havers have created a treasure trove for the beginner or the more experienced archaeological explorer and for anyone interested in finding out about the exciting discoveries made in the British Isles.
#17266920 in Books Edinburgh University Press 2009-09-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.30 x .80 x 9.30l; 1.10 #File Name: 0748639470256 pages
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