num_pages: 368
description: A companion volume to Columbus's Outpost Among the Taí Spain and America at La Isabela, 1493-1498 , this book focuses more on the archaeological evidence from the site. This is a readable, non-technical synthesis of evidence from the site and includes the author's interpretations and integration of archaeological and documentary sources. Chapters look at the history and background of La Isabela, at the excavation, the physical and cultural landscape of Columbus' colony and of life in the town, its buildings and culture.
language: English
title: Archaeology at La Isabela: America's First European Town
titlecomplete: Archaeology at La Isabela: America's First European Town
ratings_count: 2
awards: awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: Society for American Archaeology Book Award
publisher: Yale University Press