Wherever you are in America you see the influence of the Cape Cod sign. The incised carved letters glistening with gold leaf make a warm invitation to home or business. The decorative carved shells or scrolls reveal the carver's art. Among the most respected and talented carvers is Paul White of E. Sandwich, Massachusetts. He has received national recognition in both the carving and sign-making worlds, and has taught hundreds of students over the years. In this wonderful new book he takes the reader step-by-step through the process of carving a quarterboard, beginning with the layout of the...

"Outstanding. Focuses on the material aspects of mining's past to understand the American experience in this economic culture."--Donald L. Hardesty, author of Mining Archaeology in the American West: A View from the Silver State "Artfully synthesizes the complexities of American mining heritage using archaeology's broad, temporal scale to generate a baseline for documenting, interpreting, and sustainably managing mining sites and landscapes. This book is a revelatory tool for archaeologists, historians, resource managers, and students."--Kelly J. Dixon, author of Boomtown Saloons:...