A study of underwater archaeology examines the various ways in which it has evolved from the diving bell to the Aqua-Lung to today's marine robots, accompanied by before and after images of objects reclaimed from the sea. Original.
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Some of the most exciting archaeological discoveries aren't made by Indiana Jones wannabes prowling through the jungle in search of forgotten cities or by Egyptologists looking for lost passageways in the pyramids. They are found by divers exploring shipwrecks such as the Titanic and the U.S.S. Monitor. Every now and then they even uncover the remains of human settlements sleeping beneath the waves. Underwater Archaeology is an inexpensive and colorful book about the people who do this work and what they sometimes bring to the surface--a great introduction to the subject. It is another fine title in the Discoveries series of books published by Harry N. Abrams.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
Original Language: French
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK as an introduction,
By John DeRoo (Hopkinton, MA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Discoveries: Underwater Archaeology (Discoveries (Harry Abrams)) (Paperback)
This slim book covers many elements of western underwater archaeology in a semi-chronological format, but it doesn't pull it all together cleanly. The text feels disjoint - jumping from subject to subject - with a few recurring elements to lend continuity. There are many pictures and illustrations to help explain key concepts, and the picture-to-text ratio is nice for an introductory book. Perhaps because of the breadth and depth (no pun intended) of material to be covered, the book only occasionally captures the inherent excitement of the subject.The binding of the copy I have came apart before I finished reading it, and I don't think it would survive rough handling. Overall, an OK value as an introductory book on underwater archaeology.
6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent starter,
This review is from: Discoveries: Underwater Archaeology (Discoveries (Harry Abrams)) (Paperback)
This is an excellent little book for beginners and others. It has plenty of pictures and texts covering many aspects of UW archaeology.
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