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Beavers in Britain's Past
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Why Beaver?
An Introduction to the European Beaver
Fieldwork in Beaver Territories
Fieldwork Results and the Potential Archaeological Record for Beavers
Human Exploitation of Beaver Resources
Studying Beavers in Britain: Somerset as a case study
From Tundra to Temperate Forest: glacial retreat and the return of the beaver
The Fourth and Third Millennia BC: expanding wetlands, increasing predation?
The Second and First Millennium AD: further diversification
The First Millennium AD: retreat and resurgence?
Beaver Place-Names
The Earlier Second Millennium AD: food for feasting and food for thought
The Later Second Millennium AD: from extinction to re-introduction
Beavers in Britain's past: reflections

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by Bryony Coles

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an enjoyable and attractive book, admirably illustrated and written with clarity and style.'--Terry O'Connor "Journal of Wetland Archaeology, 2007"

an impressive volume. We need similar books for other mammals too.'--Paul Davies "Antiquity, 2007"

offers much new information.'--Maisie Taylor "Medieval Archaeology, 2007"

A handy and useful resource...the result of a wholly novel and intellectually wide-ranging research programme...presented with eloquence and humour, making it a deeply satisfying read.'--Felix Riede "Society of Antiquaries Scotland, 2008"

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