Prehistoric Subsistence on the Southern New England Coast
The Records from Narragansett Bay
- 1st Edition - January 7, 1993
- Latest edition
- Author: David J. Bernstein
- Language: English
Prehistoric Subsistence on the Southern New England Coast examines long-term trends in prehistoric subsistence in the Narragensett Bay region of Southern New England. The results… Read more
Data Mining & ML
Unlock the cutting edge
Up to 20% on trusted resources. Build expertise with data mining, ML methods.
Description
Description
Prehistoric Subsistence on the Southern New England Coast examines long-term trends in prehistoric subsistence in the Narragensett Bay region of Southern New England. The results suggest that, unlike other areas of Eastern north America, specialized agriculutral economies did not develop in this region prior to European contact. The book is accessible to both the general reader as well as scholars and students interested in consulting the original data for their own research and analysis.
Key features
Key features
*
* Incorporates original research in palynology and geomorphology in to an archaeological study
* Presents a study of modern shellfish growth that is used to interpret the archaeological remains found at Greenwich Cove
* Uses numerous animal species to determine site seasonality
* Incorporates original research in palynology and geomorphology in to an archaeological study
* Presents a study of modern shellfish growth that is used to interpret the archaeological remains found at Greenwich Cove
* Uses numerous animal species to determine site seasonality
Readership
Readership
Researchers and graduate students in archaeology, anthropology, palynology and geomorphology
Table of contents
Table of contents
Introduction . The Greenwich Cove Site and Narrangansett Bay: Setting and Archaeological Fieldwork . Chronology of Occupation at Greenwich Cove . Initial Exploitation of Shellfish in the Narrangansett Bay . Prehistoric Utilization of Shellfish at Greenwich Cove . Vertebrate Fauna . Prehistoric Use of Plant Foods . History of Land Modification . Seasonality . Summary and Conclusions . List of Tables . List of Figures . Appendices . References
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 6, 2025
- Language: English
View book on ScienceDirect
View book on ScienceDirect
Read Prehistoric Subsistence on the Southern New England Coast on ScienceDirect