Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61) and index.
Contents
What is historical archaeology? -- Introduction : the Underground Railroad -- An early Underground Railroad -- Faces left behind -- Bound for Brooklyn -- An angel of mercy -- Resistance in Kentucky : Fort Nelson -- Escape to Canada -- What archaeologists found out -- Time line.
Summary
Introduces historical archaeology, discusses important archeological finds from along the Underground Railroad routes, and explains how archaeologists dig in the ground and examine artifacts in order to understand the past.
