The Amateur

Archaeologist's Handbook

Maurice Robbins, with Mary B. Irving, Revised Edition

Step by step, this volume shows the reader how to locate and excavate an archaeological site; how to make a preliminary survey; where to obtain topographical maps, and what equipment and precautions are required. New material includes the latest data on prehistoric migrations to the Americas, as well as new sections on historical archacology and the "flotation" technique for recovering minute remains of organic material from archaeological sites. Illustrated with 200 photographs and line drawings.

"This is the most complete, concise, and usable volume available in its field."