People’s of the Wetlands Bogs , Bodies and Lake Dwellers By Bryony and John Coles

1989 Hardcover,

Dust Jacket

Thames & Hudson

Very Good Condition

History

People of the Wetlands: Bogs, Bodies, and Lake-dwellers by Bryony and John Coles is a 1989 book that explores wetland archaeology, highlighting how bogs and lakes preserve ancient human remains and artifacts due to their unique environment. It details the history of wetland archaeology, the significance of discoveries like bog bodies, and the threats posed by modern drainage and peat-cutting to these invaluable archaeological sites. The book argues that wetlands offer a more complete picture of past material culture than dry-land sites, which often lose most evidence