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Information on archeological procedures and techniques precedes an explanation of the different kinds of archeological excavations being conducted in North America today and a state-by-state list of opportunities to work on actual digs.

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George Sullivan

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Original publication date: 1980

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Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 930.1 — History & geography History of ancient world (to ca. 499) Ancient History: China, Egypt, Rome, Greece Archaeology
LCC: CC165 .S93 — Auxiliary Sciences of History Archaeology Archaeology
BISAC: SOC SOCIAL SCIENCE General
SOC SOCIAL SCIENCE Archaeology

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Languages: English
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Published: 1980
Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 930.1
LCC: CC165 .S93

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