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100 1 _aSimpson, James Young,
_d1811-1870
245 1 0 _aArchæological Essays, Vol. 1
246 1 _aArchaeological Essays, Vol. 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-28
508 _aProduced by David Clarke, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Archæological Essays, Vol. 1" by James Young Simpson is a collection of essays on archaeology written in the late 19th century. This work showcases a variety of historical and archaeological subjects, highlighting Simpson's extensive research and observations on Scottish antiquities, the interplay between archaeology and history, and the methodologies of archaeological inquiry. The opening of the volume features an editor’s preface that sets the stage for the essays authored by Sir James Simpson, emphasizing his dedication to exploring historical studies in tandem with his medical career. The preface reveals Simpson's belief in the importance of archaeology for understanding human history and the evolution of civilization. It introduces key topics that will be explored in the essays, such as the historical significance of Scotland's various ancient monuments and the challenges facing archaeologists as they attempt to reconstruct the past from available artifacts and ancient texts. Throughout the beginning, the reader can discern a passionate and thoughtful approach to the study of archaeology, foreshadowing the depth and richness of the following essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchaeology
700 1 _aStuart, John,
_d1813-1877
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27354
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