Bibliograph

American archaeology uncovers the westward movement, by Lois Miner Huey

Type

Label

American archaeology uncovers the westward movement, by Lois Miner Huey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

American archaeology uncovers the westward movement

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

300982420

Responsibility statement

by Lois Miner Huey

Series statement

American archaeology

Summary

Introduces historical archaeology, discusses important archeological finds from settlements in the western part of North America, and explains how archaeologists dig in the ground and examine artifacts in order to understand the past

Table Of Contents

What is historical archaeology? -- Introduction : the westward movement -- The mysterious Coronado Trail -- An early fort on the Santa Fe Trail -- Going to California : the tragic Donner Party -- Expeditions west : the Oregon Trail and Lewis and Clark -- Gold-seekers rush to the West -- What archaeologists found out -- Time line

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Westward movement

Creator