America's Oldest John Doe

How DNA from a Revolutionary War Battlefield Solved a 250-Year-Old Mystery

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Michael Evans Paulson

Verlag:

Independently Published

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35479877

EAN: 9798188544799

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Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Fr, 18.09.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

CHF 42.25

Beschreibung

For nearly 250 years, the identity of a Revolutionary War soldier remained one of America's oldest unsolved historical mysteries. Buried on a battlefield and forgotten by time, he became known simply as "America's oldest John Doe. " Thanks to groundbreaking advances in archaeology, forensic anthropology, DNA science, and genetic genealogy, researchers finally uncovered the truth, restoring his identity and rewriting a remarkable chapter of American history. America's Oldest John Doe. : How DNA from a Revolutionary War Battlefield Solved a 250-Year-Old Mystery. takes readers on a fascinating journey through one of the most extraordinary historical investigations ever undertaken. Blending history with modern forensic science, this book explains how centuries-old skeletal remains were carefully excavated, analyzed, and matched through advanced DNA technology to living relatives, solving a mystery that had endured for generations. Inside, you'll explore the Revolutionary War battlefield where the soldier was found, learn how archaeologists recover and preserve ancient human remains, discover what bones reveal about a person's life, and gain insight into the cutting-edge science of ancient DNA and genetic genealogy. You'll also examine the ethical questions surrounding historical investigations, the importance of honoring forgotten soldiers, and the future of forensic science as new technologies continue to unlock the secrets of the past. Whether you are passionate about American history, archaeology, genealogy, forensic science, military history, or true historical mysteries, this book offers an engaging and accessible exploration of how science and history work together to give forgotten individuals back their names. >ORDER A COPY NOW.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

Michael Evans Paulson

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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