Misadventures in Archaeology – The Life and Career of Charles Conrad Abbott

In the late nineteenth century, Charles Conrad Abbott, a medical doctor and self-taught archaeologist, gained notoriety for his theories on early humans. This is the first biography to address his archaeological research beyond the Paleolithic debate, including his attempts at historical archaeology on Burlington Island in the Delaware River.

About the author

Carolyn D. Dillian is Professor of Anthropology and Geography at Coastal Carolina University. Charles A. Bello is Environmental Planning/Historic Preservation Specialist at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Summary

This biography explores Charles Conrad Abbott's contributions to archaeology beyond the Paleolithic debate, encompassing historical archaeology and Middle Woodland collections. It examines Abbott's career, nature writing, and his role in the professionalization of archaeology, through archival letters and diaries.

Product details

• Authors: Bello, Charles A. Bello, Dillian, Carolyn D. Dillian
• Publisher: University Museum Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9781949057058
• ISBN: 978-1-949057-05-8
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 236 mm x 161 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 610 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity