Handfuls of History: Stories about Florida's Past

In this book, Handfuls of History: Stories About Florida's Past, Dr. Milanich discusses pre-Columbian Florida, Colonial Period people and events, and the nineteenth century shipwreck of the steamship City of Vera Cruz.

Dr. Milanich explores the origins of archaeology in Florida with Clarence B. Moore, and offers advice to future archaeologists. He may even stir up some controversy as he questions the authenticity of the Miami Circle.

Written in an engaging and conversational style, Handfuls of History: Stories about Florida's Past is accessible to the general public as well as professional historians and archaeologists.

About the author

Dr. Jerald T. Milanich is Curator Emeritus of Archaeology at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University of Florida, and one of the most respected historical archaeologists in the state

Product details

• Authors: Jerald T. Milanich
• Publisher: Florida Historical Soc Pr
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781886104907
• ISBN: 978-1-886104-90-7
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 224 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous