The second book in the unique author series «Deductive Estate Studies. Holmes' Method» — a guide to the world of lost estates, offering a systematic approach to the study of estates as historical and cultural objects.
How to reconstruct the past based on reliable facts and scientific methods?
«The Archaeology of the Obvious» — this is a universal manual for everyone who wants to immerse themselves in estate studies, learn to logically conduct research, and systematically approach the uncovering of the mysteries of estates, relying on a comprehensive collection and analysis of various sources and evidence.
You will become acquainted with new author's methods for revealing little-studied and hidden aspects of historical and cultural heritage. Deepening your knowledge, you will learn how plants — from the most ordinary to exotic introducers! — can tell about the character of the owners, and how the remnants of foundations and small architectural forms — can reveal the events of bygone years...
But most importantly, you will learn how to create a consolidated fixation plan of the area, so that behind many details, you can see the holistic image of the lost and exclaim in amazement: «How is this possible?!»
And in response, hear the already familiar and encouraging: «Elementary, Watson».