A book ALL Archaeologists / Historians should read
Rating:
5 / 5
If you are a fan of David Macaulay's books about the contruction of such wonders as a Cathedral, Pyramid, City, Mill, etc ... then you will really enjoy this book about future archaeologists / explorers "discovering" the burried ruins of an American motel room in the 41st century ... and the miss-identification of just about every item found.I think that this is a book that every archaeologist / historian should read because it perfectly explains the traps that we may fall into when trying to explain the past using present day knowledge and sensibilities. The events portrayed in this book show the reader just how easy it is to make a mistake ... even when one's best intentions are at stake. Then again, it is a David Macaulay (always great) and it is funny! Especially the Museum Gift Store items displayed at the end of the book.
Motel of the Mysteries
Rating:
4 / 5
I think this book is creatively written to get young people to read, and to get a good laugh about how people in the future look at people in the past.
Motel of the Mysteries
Rating:
4 / 5
Great and interesting book for adolescents! I would highly recommend this book because it will keep you on the edge of your seats.
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