Biographies of women archaeologists allow one to explore the history of the discipline from a gender perspective. Undoubtedly, life histories amplify our understanding of archaeology by unveiling that this discipline, more than a collection of discoveries and findings, has progressed as a combination of scientific practices, techniques, and human interactions that occurred in specific cultural and political contexts. In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl is an engaging and comprehensive biography of Zelia Nuttall that contributes to ongoing research into the involvement of women in archaeology and anthropology. The book reveals that pioneer women archaeologists were not just companions of their male colleagues or husbands but approached the study of the past on their own terms. This biography is very well researched, grounded in a rich diversity of archival documentation, with more than 30 illustrations that enrich greatly our knowledge of the multifaceted life of Zelia Nuttall. Merilee Grindle's writing depicts the...

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