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In the Footsteps of Honor Frost - The life and legacy of a pioneer in maritime archaeology (Hardcover)
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In the Footsteps of Honor Frost - The life and legacy of a pioneer in maritime archaeology (Hardcover)
Series: Honor Frost Foundation General Publication, 1
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Maritime archaeologist Honor Frost (1917-2010) was a pioneer in her
field. She left a rich legacy through her innovative research
conducted in the eastern Mediterranean on the remains of ports and
harbours, sea-level change, shipwrecks and ship construction, and
ancient anchors. This volume provides an appreciation of Frost's
work and gives a point-in-time assessment of current projects in
the region that are in effect a continuity of Frost’s work. As
such, it provides an insight into the development of the discipline
of maritime archaeology in the region from its infancy to the
present day. The subjects covered include Frost’s long-term
research into the port infrastructures of the Levantine coast,
particularly at Byblos, Tyre, Sidon, and Arwad, which heralded
harbour geo-archaeology by addressing sea-level change and maritime
paleo-landscapes. Also, her excavation and analysis of the ships
relating to the archaeological remains of the Punic wars that she
excavated from 1971 off the coast of Marsala, Sicily. This work is
examined both through her underwater investigation at the time, the
creation of a museum in Marsala to house the remains, and through a
recent discovery in Frost’s archives. Frost’s survey of the
lighthouse at Alexandria, on which all later work has been based,
is also included. Her contribution to the establishment of research
into stone anchors is examined within the context of current
projects. Two seminal articles are offered. One with respect to
Frost’s life before she became a maritime archaeologist: as
artist and set and costume designer for ballet productions. The
other one provides a detailed overview of her maritime
archaeological career.
General
Imprint: |
Sidestone Press
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Country of origin: |
Netherlands |
Series: |
Honor Frost Foundation General Publication, 1 |
Release date: |
December 2019 |
Editors: |
Lucy Blue
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Dimensions: |
254 x 179mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
300 |
ISBN-13: |
978-90-889083-1-6 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
90-889083-1-1 |
Barcode: |
9789088908316 |
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