Boomtown saloons: archaeology and history in Virginia City
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Main Author: Dixon, Kelly J. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Reno University of Nevada Press c2005
Series:Wilbur S. Shepperson series in Nevada history
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:Based on author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Nevada. - Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002
Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-212) and index
Introduction : Historical archaeology methods : much more than digging with small tools -- Opening saloon doors : archaeology unearths the real mother lode -- Facades of public drinking : saloon architecture -- Authentic saloon sets : interior fixtures -- Menu items : drinking and dining in Virginia City saloons -- A toast to the artifacts : saloon serving ware -- Desires for diversion : saloon vices and amusements -- Crime scene investigation? : forensic applications and saloon artifacts -- Conclusion : Casting the saloon of the wild West in a new light
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 219 p.)
ISBN:0874176395
9780874176391

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