Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown And Colonial Maryland is a non-fiction work by author Sally M. Walker that explores the lives of the individuals who inhabited the Jamestown settlement in Virginia and the Maryland colony during the 17th century. Using archaeological evidence and surviving documents, Walker reveals the everyday lives of the people of this era, from the hardships they endured to their faith, food sources, use of technology and economic activities.
Through examining the human remains found in the area, Walker is also able to shed light on the cultural practices that were observed, from medical treatments to mortuary customs. Written in Bone offers readers an engaging and informative look at what life was like for these settlers in the 1600s, for both the ordinary people of the era, as well as the major historical figures who shaped the colonies.
