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Archaeology - Prehistoric Copper Mining in Michigan: The Nineteenth-Century Discovery of “Ancient Diggings” in the Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale (Anthropological Papers Series) (Volume 99)

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Book Synopsis: Isle Royale and the counties that line the northwest coast of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are called Copper Country because of the rich deposits of native copper there. In the nineteenth century, explorers and miners discovered evidence of prehistoric copper mining in this region. They used those “ancient diggings” as a guide to establishing their own, much larger mines, and in the process, destroyed the archaeological record left by the prehistoric miners. Using mining reports, newspaper accounts, personal letters, and other sources, this book reconstructs what these nineteenth-century discoverers found, how they interpreted the material remains of prehistoric activity, and what they did with the stone, wood, and copper tools they found at the prehistoric sites. “This volume represents an exhaustive compilation of the early written and published accounts of mines and mining in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It will prove a valuable resource to current and future scholars. Through these early historic accounts of prospectors and miners, Halsey provides a vivid picture of what once could be seen.” —John M. O’Shea, curator of Great Lakes Archaeology, University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology Read more

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Are you fascinated by history and archaeology? Discover the intriguing world of prehistoric copper mining in Michigan with our book, "Prehistoric Copper Mining in Michigan: The Nineteenth-Century Discovery of 'Ancient Diggings' in the Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale" (Anthropological Papers Series) (Volume 99). Uncover the rich deposits of native copper found in Copper Country, Michigan, and learn about the explorers and miners who stumbled upon evidence of ancient mining.

Using mining reports, newspaper accounts, personal letters, and other valuable sources, this comprehensive book reconstructs what these 19th-century discoverers found and how they interpreted the material remains of prehistoric mining. Experience the thrill of exploration as you delve into the exciting discoveries made by these pioneers. Immerse yourself in their journey and witness the destruction of the archaeological record left by the prehistoric miners, as they used the ancient diggings as a guide to establishing their own massive mining operations.

With our book, you'll gain a deep understanding of how these early miners made sense of the stone, wood, and copper tools they found at the prehistoric sites. The author, Halsey, has meticulously compiled early written and published accounts of mines and mining in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, making this volume an invaluable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike.

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