Boomtown saloons : archaeology and history in Virginia City / Kelly J. Dixon.

SeriesWilbur S. Shepperson series in history and humanities (Unnumbered)
Wilbur S. Shepperson series in history and humanities (Unnumbered) ^A411287
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.
General noteBased on author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Nevada.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [167]-212) and index.
LCCN 2004023025
ISBN0874176085 (hardcover : alk. paper)