Archaeology in South Carolina

"Archaeology in South Carolina is a much needed compilation of South Carolina's prehistoric and historic archaeological research and stories. Previous publications have touched on certain regions and time periods, but none have quite painted the complexity of South Carolina's past as this volume does. Archaeology in South Carolina highlights many of the state's important archaeological sites, techniques, and research without getting too bogged down in the details. This book is useful for the professional archaeologist or general public interested in learning about the region's past."—MCJA Book Reviews

"This book is a timely synthesis of South Carolina's rich cultural heritage. The authors present chapters that span the prehistoric and historic periods showcasing major technological and social changes through archaeological discoveries. The chapters highlight the most significant archaeological sites for each period, explain important research methods, and are full of artifact images and field photos showing archaeology in action. The volume is sure to appeal to other researchers and will equally intrigue non-archaeologists interested in South Carolina's past."—Ashley Smallwood, University of West Georgia

"This is highly diverse group of papers that emphasize the fascinating multicultural history of the Palmetto State, written by twenty prominent archaeologists, and culminating in a delightful history by Stan South, the undenied founder of American historical archaeology. This publication will be immensely informative to both the public and the archaeology community."—Mark Williams, director, Laboratory of Archaeology, University of Georgia

"At last, an engrossing book on the archaeology of South Carolina that can be read like a volume of short stories. You can read chronologically, or you can dip your toes into the topics that most interest you, from Indians to trading posts and plantations to early urban life and archaeology itself. Richly illustrated and rich in details, this is a spellbinding book!"—Gail E. Wagner, associate professor of anthropology, University of South Carolina

"An essential reference for all those interested in what archaeology can tell us about the occupation of South Carolina through the millennia, and about the scholars who shaped and continue to work with the remarkable record of human accomplishment that exists in the state. This volume provides an excellent synthesis of the kinds of archaeological research being undertaken, of value for the lay public and scholars alike."—David G. Anderson, University of Tennessee, co-author of Recent Developments in Southeastern Archaeology