Many of of do not consider what we leave behind. Our trash and possessions tell about us more than we care to admit.
I have a friend that collects antiques from the trash dumps and burn sites from way back the 1800's. We have gathered old shoes, pots and pans, glass-ware, and etc.
One thing that I find most interesting is the leftover metal handles that where on lard pales. Lard was used for everything it seams like, yet for some reason only the handles remain behind.
The people did not use them or even keep them for anything, yet the handles are a clue as to the diet of what was around at the time. One camp we visited was a gold rush camp. Yet the only remaining evidence there was anything here was a few glass shards and lard pale handles.
What will we leave for others to find in our dumps and burn piles?
- BOOK
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