An essential resource in industrial archaeology

 

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American Industrial Archaeology: A Field Guide

Douglas C. McVarish

July 2008, 360 pages, $49.95 paper

 

"McVarish covers a broad array of industrial site types within the expansive
categories of transportation, extraction, production, and power generation.
He breaks each industry into their assorted components, elucidating the
functions and processes of each element so that they can be understood
separately and as parts of a connected whole. He describes the functional
and technical changes of each industry through time, providing physical and
temporal contexts of the separate pieces and the composite industry. [He]
provides concise descriptions of the actions and processes in each industry
and creates an authoritative vocabulary for working with and understanding
the sites in the field. The straightforward compilation and presentation of
the historical background and technical aspects of so many industries will
meet the varied needs of archaeologists, architectural historians,
historians, landscape planners, and others interested in the industrial
past. This book will make it easier to identify and interpret industrial
sites." 

- From the Forward by Carolyn White

 

This comprehensive guide provides the reader with basic information of the
most common types of structures, sites, and objects encountered in
industrial archaeology. These include bridges, railroads, roads, waterways,
several types of production and extraction factories, water and power
generating facilities, and others. Each chapter contains a brief
introduction to the technology or features of each class of installation,
illustrations with characteristics that help identifying important elements
of the type, and a glossary of common terms. Two chapters offer valuable
guidance on researching industrial properties and landscapes. This volume
will be an essential reference all archaeologists who are recording or
researching industrial sites, features, or artifacts.

 

 

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