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Wilkes: The Handbook of Underwater Exploration

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Wilkes: The Handbook of Underwater Exploration
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Wilkes, Bill St. John. THE HANDBOOK OF UNDERWATER EXPLORATION. Stein and Day Publishers, New York. 1971. 12mo. 294, (4) pages. Original pictorial card covers. Maps. Diagrams. Bibliography. Appendices. Index. b&w diving and excavation photos. English text. Fine. In this book the author presents the techniques, procedures and practices of documentation and conservation used in the pursuit of underwater archaeology. The following topics are covered: Locating and pinpointing the site; Archaeology in the Diver's World; The where, why, and how of underwater archaeology; Preliminary research; Preparation; More advanced equipment to make; Search techniques; The signs we seek; Recording underwater finds; The place of photography in surveying; Underwater excavation; Dating and identification; and Conservation and reporting. Lot weight: 0 lbs 9oz. Subject(s): Underwater Archaeology.