Forgotten Things: The Story of the Seymour Valley Archaeology Project

"The history of this hidden village might never have been recovered if it was not for the work of Bob Muckle and successive teams of undergraduates enrolled in his archaeology workshop at Capilano University. Forgotten Things is a primer in how to organize and carry out an archaeological field study. But there is also plenty for the general reader with any interest at all in the history of the North Shore or more generally in the study of archaeology." Daniel Francis, The British Columbia Review

"Forgotten Things is a great tool for introducing students to what archaeological fieldwork really looks like, from beginning to end. Robert J. Muckle demystifies archaeological fieldwork, not just in the type of work conducted, but also in what is of archaeological interest. Refreshing and approachable, this well-organized book is a welcome antidote to many textbooks."

Ulrike Krotscheck, Evergreen State College

"This book is a humble and stimulating reflection on things forgotten, hidden, and remembered. Forgotten Things traces the complex and entangled processes of reconstructing multilayered sites and highlights the importance of recovering erased history. Robert J. Muckle’s friendly storytelling is ever approachable, moving, and insightful – he invites readers to wander through an archaeological project connecting education, cultural resource management, and research from inception to fieldwork to the lab, and beyond."

Katherine Cook, University of Montreal