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Consider Walker’s use of photos and other graphics. How do these supplement the text?
Discuss how Walker uses archaeological findings to build character profiles of historical figures. How does this method compare and contrast with traditional character development in purely historical (i.e., archival) nonfiction?
How does the book handle the narratives of marginalized groups in colonial history? Does this imply any limitations of archaeology or forensic anthropology in reconstructing the histories of such groups?