The first Black archaeologist : a life of John Wesley Gilbert /
Lee, John W. I.(John Wolte Infong),1971-author.
This is a biography of John Wesley Gilbert, a man famous as 'the first black archaeologist.' The text uses previously unstudied sources to reveal the triumphs and challenges of an overlooked pioneer in American archaeology.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-395) and index.
This is a biography of John Wesley Gilbert, a man famous as 'the first black archaeologist.' The text uses previously unstudied sources to reveal the triumphs and challenges of an overlooked pioneer in American archaeology.
Introduction: Out of the ashes -- Nursed in the arms of poverty -- This young man deserves special mention -- Nothing less than glorious -- The American school -- No stone unturned -- The Demes of Athens -- Excavating Eretria -- A humble worker in the Colored ranks -- Mutombo Katshi -- The old veteran -- Conclusion: Enduring spirit.
Gilbert, John Wesley, 1863-1923.
Archaeology
Archaeologists
Excavations (Archaeology)
Archaeologists.
Archaeologists.
Archaeology.