Water from Stone - (Florida Museum of Natural History: Ripley P. Bullen) by Jason O'Donoughue (Paperback)

About the Book

This book investigates the importance of natural springs to ancient Floridians, showing how springs have served as gathering places for people over thousands of years to the present day.

Book Synopsis

This book investigates the importance of natural springs to ancient Floridians, showing how springs
have served as gathering places for people over thousands of years to the present day.

Review Quotes

"[Connects] archaeological history to modern conservation of Florida's springs, effectively demonstrating the relevance of archaeological inquiry. Whether you are an archaeologist working in the American Southeast, interested in historical ecology or entanglement theory, or simply looking for a good read, Water from Stone's engaging prose and thoughtful arguments will prove to be a valuable resource."--Journal of Anthropological Research

"O'Donoughue balances many levels of analyses: geological, hydrological, archaeological, historical and contemporary parameters are woven together. . . . O'Donoughue has opened an interesting and new avenue for other archaeological studies."--Antiquity

About the Author

Jason O'Donoughue is an archaeologist at the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research in Tallahassee. He is coeditor of The Archaeology of Events: Cultural Change and Continuity in the Pre-Columbian Southeast.