Prehistoric Copper Mining in Michigan: The Nineteenth-Century Discovery of "Ancient Diggings? in the Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale

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Abstract

Explorers in the nineteenth century found many pits and tools along rich copper seams in Michigan's Upper Peninsula-evidence that prehistoric inhabitants mined copper there for thousands of years. John Halsey, former state archaeologist of Michigan, tells the story of those who discovered the ancient mines in this thorough and engaging tale.

Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationMichigan
PublisherUniversity of Michigan Press
Number of pages336
ISBN (Electronic)9780915703906
ISBN (Print)9780915703890
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2021

Keywords

  • Prehistoric mining
  • prehistoric copper mining
  • archaeology
  • Michigan
  • Keweenaw Peninsula
  • Isle Royale
  • Upper Peninsula

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