Historical Archaeology of the Delaware Valley, 1600-1850

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments We are indebted to a number of people and organizations for their assistance during the preparation of this book. We particularly appreciate the assistance of lu Ann De Cunzo and an anonymous reviewer who helped us refine our arguments and better organize the volume. The patience and guidance of editor Thomas Wells was invaluable as we moved this volume toward publication. Michelle Hughes prepared the index . We also appreciate the endless encouragement of our students and colleagues at Monmouth and Temple universities as we discussed various aspects of this volume. We also owe a debt to our colleagues and friends, whose research on the Delaware Valley and its archaeological history inspired this work, especially, Bernard Herman, Anthony n. B. Garvan, John Cotter, Herbert Kraft, Robert schuyler, and Marshall Becker. The volume was improved by our discussions with sherene Baugher, Michael Gall, Adam Heinrich, and Michael stewart. finally, the support and forbearance of our wives, Terri Veit and linda Orr, and our families, as we spent our days with the shades of Dutch settlers on Burlington island, pirates and their lasses in Marcus Hook, Ben franklin and the Great American incognitum, Casper Wistar and his glassblowers in south Jersey, William Hamilton at The Woodlands, African-Americans fighting for their freedom at Timbuctoo, and many others, is truly appreciated. ...