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From A Watery Grave: The Discovery And Excavation Of La Salle'S Shipwreck, La Belle
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On A Frigid, Stormy Day In February Of 1686, A Small French Sailing Ship Lost Control And Ran Aground In Matagorda Bay. The Crew Had Braved An Ocean Voyage, Attacks By Pirates, Raids By Native Americans, And Ravaging Diseases Under The Command Of Famed Explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur De La Salle, Hoping To Establish A Colony In The New World. Pounded In The Texas Bay By Gale Winds And Storm Surges, La Belle Finally Slipped Beneath The Water And Sank To The Bottom, Where It Would Remain For Centuries.More Than 300 Years Later, Texas Historical Commission Archaeologists Discovered La Belles Resting Place. Using Cuttingedge Technology And Scientific Innovation, Investigators Excavated The Shipwreck And Salvaged From Its Watery Grave More Than A Million Artifacts, Including Bronze Guns, Muskets, Trade Beads, Axes, Rings, Bells, Dishes, Medicineseverything A Newworld Colony Needed For Survival.Authors James E. Bruseth And Toni S. Turner Use Vivid Photographs And Engaging Descriptions To Share The Excitement Of Discovery As They Piece Together Both The Ship And Its Tragic Story. For Those Interested In History, Archaeology, Or The Quest For Clues To The Past, From A Watery Grave Tells A Riveting Tale Of Nautical Adventure In The Seventeenth Century And Reveals Modern Scientific Archaeology At Its Best.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'From a Watery Grave'? A: 'From a Watery Grave' explores the discovery and excavation of La Salle's shipwreck, La Belle, which sank in Matagorda Bay in 1686.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by James E. Bruseth and Toni S. Turner.
- Q: What kind of artifacts were recovered from La Belle? A: More than a million artifacts were salvaged, including bronze guns, muskets, trade beads, axes, rings, bells, dishes, and medicines.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in archaeology? A: Yes, 'From a Watery Grave' provides detailed insights into archaeology and the scientific methods used in the excavation of La Belle.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'From a Watery Grave' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: When was 'From a Watery Grave' published? A: The book was published on March 7, 2005.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'From a Watery Grave' falls under the 'State & Local' category, focusing on historical and archaeological themes.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: Yes, the book is available in its first edition.