The Identification of Northern European Woods: A Guide for Archaeologists and Conservators (UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications)

Hather, Jon G

ISBN 10: 1873132476 / ISBN 13: 9781873132470

Published by Routledge, 2009

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Fine copy in pictorial hardcover. Tall 8vo. Lavendar with purple and white titles.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Identification of Northern European Woods: A Guide for Archaeologists and Conservators (UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1873132476
• ISBN 13: 9781873132470
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
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Synopsis

This technical and well-illustrated guide for archaeologists and conservators aims to `provide a methodology for the identification of the woody taxa used to manufacture artefacts recovered from archaeological excavations', to provide the anatomical descriptions of the taxa and to present a list of characters of the taxa. The guide is heavily illustrated with photographs, maps, and tables to allow easy identification.

About the Author

Jon G Hather