Historical Archaeology of the Revolutionary War Encampments of Washington's Army (Hardcover)

This volume presents recent archaeological and ethnohistorical research on the encampments, trails, and support structures of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, illuminating the daily lives of soldiers, officers, and camp followers apart from the more well-known scenarios of military campaigns and battles. The research featured here includes previously unpublished findings from the winter encampments at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, as well as work from sites in Redding, Connecticut, and Morristown, New Jersey. Topics range from excavations of a special dining cabin constructed for General George Washington to ballistic analysis of a target range established by General von Steuben. Contributors use experimental archaeology to learn how soldiers constructed their log hut quarters, and they reconstruct Rochambeau's marching route through Connecticut on his way to help Washington defeat the British at Yorktown. They also describe the under-recognized roles of African descendants, Native peoples, and women who lived and worked at the camps. Showing how archaeology can contribute insights into the American Revolution beyond what historical records convey, this volume calls for protection of and further research into non-conflict sites that were crucial to this formative struggle in the history of the United States.

General

Imprint:	University Press of Florida
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2019
Editors:	Cosimo A. Sgarlata • David G. Orr • Bethany A Morrison
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-8130-5640-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Promotions
LSN:	0-8130-5640-3
Barcode:	9780813056401

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