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Archaeology as a discipline is well established in Florida, but that wasn't always the case. Travel back to when archaeological sites were curiosities on the landscape and speculation as to their origins thrived. Searching Sand and Surf explores the roots of modern archaeology in the state, as seen through articles published in the Florida Historical Quarterly over the past century. Witness the evolution of contemporary archaeology in Florida and trace the development of the discipline through some of its most influential voices.

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In this carefully selected compilation of Florida Historical Quarterly articles, Rachel Wentz traces the history of archaeological research in Florida, bringing into the present an array of interesting information about the past. Readers will have a great time with Searching Sand and Surf, an anthology that reflects a more than century-long collaboration between historians and archaeologists. -- Jerald T. Milanich Author of Florida Indians from Ancient Times to the Past This chronological selection of articles from the Florida Historical Quarterly reveals the symbiotic evolution of Florida's archaeology and history that appeared in print during the last century. Thanks to this collection, readers can follow the exciting progression of a growing understanding of Florida's past through eyewitness reports of archaeological discoveries and observations. Searching Sand and Surf celebrates the scholarly paths that led to today's popular appreciation for our unique heritage. -- Roger C. Smith Florida's State Underwater Archaeologist Rachel Wentz has assembled a terrific collection of articles highlighting the intersection of history and archaeology, taken from volumes of the Florida Historical Quarterly that span the past century. From Florida Indians to Spanish missions and forts, Searching Sand and Surf offers a rewarding medley of topics directly linked to current issues in Florida archaeology and history. -- Keith Ashley University of North Florida

In this carefully selected compilation of Florida Historical Quarterly articles, Rachel Wentz traces the history of archaeological research in Florida, bringing into the present an array of interesting information about the past. Readers will have a great time with Searching Sand and Surf, an anthology that reflects a more than century-long collaboration between historians and archaeologists. -- Jerald T. Milanich Author of Florida Indians from Ancient Times to the Past Rachel Wentz has assembled a terrific collection of articles highlighting the intersection of history and archaeology, taken from volumes of the Florida Historical Quarterly that span the past century. From Florida Indians to Spanish missions and forts, Searching Sand and Surf offers a rewarding medley of topics directly linked to current issues in Florida archaeology and history. -- Keith Ashley University of North Florida This chronological selection of articles from the Florida Historical Quarterly reveals the symbiotic evolution of Florida's archaeology and history that appeared in print during the last century. Thanks to this collection, readers can follow the exciting progression of a growing understanding of Florida's past through eyewitness reports of archaeological discoveries and observations. Searching Sand and Surf celebrates the scholarly paths that led to today's popular appreciation for our unique heritage. -- Roger C. Smith Florida's State Underwater Archaeologist

Rachel Wentz has assembled a terrific collection of articles highlighting the intersection of history and archaeology, taken from volumes of the Florida Historical Quarterly that span the past century. From Florida Indians to Spanish missions and forts, Searching Sand and Surf offers a rewarding medley of topics directly linked to current issues in Florida archaeology and history. -- Keith Ashley University of North Florida

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