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Deep-water Archaeology Prose Books by Frederic Dumas.

Synopsis

Title: Deep-water Archaeology
Author/Publisher: Frederic Dumas, Routledge & Kegan Paul PLC
Publication Year: 1962
Format: Illustrated Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Published in 1962, Frederic Dumas's "Deep-water Archaeology" stands as a seminal first edition in the emerging field of underwater archaeology. Dumas, a key figure in early submarine exploration and a close associate of Jacques Cousteau, brought unparalleled practical experience to this pivotal non-fiction work, aimed at an adult audience.

This vintage volume provides a comprehensive look at the nascent discipline, detailing the groundbreaking methods, challenges, and early discoveries inherent in exploring submerged historical sites at significant depths. It offers readers a unique perspective from one of the pioneering experts who shaped our understanding of archaeology beneath the waves.

• Pioneering Perspectives: As one of the world's first professional divers and a central figure alongside Jacques Cousteau, Frederic Dumas shares his unparalleled insights into the early days of deep-water excavation, offering a foundational text from a true pioneer of the field.
• Visual Record: The book is noted for its illustrations, which likely include photographs, technical diagrams, and maps that bring to life the innovative equipment, daring expeditions, and significant finds that characterised this era of underwater discovery.
• Methodologies and Discoveries: Readers can expect detailed discussions on the cutting-edge techniques developed to locate, survey, and recover artefacts from ancient shipwrecks and submerged cities, alongside chronicles of notable archaeological triumphs from the mid-20th century.

This 1st Edition, presented as an illustrated hardcover complete with its original dust jacket, is a significant artefact in its own right for collectors and enthusiasts of marine history and archaeology. It offers a direct link to the formative years of a captivating scientific discipline, penned by one of its most influential practitioners.

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