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Boomtown saloons : archaeology and history in Virginia City /

Main Author: Dixon, Kelly J., 1970-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Reno : University of Nevada Press, ©2005.
Series:Wilbur S. Shepperson series in Nevada history
Subjects:
Archaeology and history > Nevada > Virginia City.
Frontier and pioneer life > Nevada > Virginia City.
Bars (Drinking establishments) > History > 19th century. > Nevada > Virginia City
Historic sites > Nevada > Virginia City.
Material culture > Nevada > Virginia City.
Excavations (Archaeology) > Nevada
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industries > Hospitality, Travel & Tourism.
TRAVEL > Restaurants.
Antiquities.
Archaeology and history.
Bars (Drinking establishments)
Excavations (Archaeology)
Frontier and pioneer life.
Historic sites.
Manners and customs.
Material culture.
Bar.
Virginia City (Nev.) > Antiquities.
Virginia City (Nev.) > Social life and customs > 19th century. > Virginia City.
Nevada > Virginia City.
Virginia City (Nev.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : Historical archaeology methods : much more than digging with small tools
  • Opening saloon doors : archaeology unearths the real mother lode
  • Facades of public drinking : saloon architecture
  • Authentic saloon sets : interior fixtures
  • Menu items : drinking and dining in Virginia City saloons
  • A toast to the artifacts : saloon serving ware
  • Desires for diversion : saloon vices and amusements
  • Crime scene investigation? : forensic applications and saloon artifacts
  • Conclusion : Casting the saloon of the wild West in a new light.

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