Those Who Came Before: Southwestern Archaeology in the National Park System

by Robert H. Lister

Paperback, 1993

Status

Available

Call number

979.01

Publication

Western Natl Parks Assoc (1993), Edition: 2 Rev Exp, 232 pages

Description

The book is a substantially revised and expanded overview of the legacy of prehistoric cultures of the American Southwest, as preserved and interpreted by the National Park Service in more than 37 sites. The DVD explores the monumental architecture and finely crafted arts created by the ancestral culture of the Southwest while telling how explorers, ranchers, and scholars pieced together the history of these ancient Indians. The DVD features menu-based chapter selections, English language subtitle option, and a transcript of the narration in a DVD-ROM content area for computer users.--From publisher.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Paulagraph
I really just browsed this book. Some nice photos of archaeological sites in the Southwestern US. I did get one great quote to savor as I was dipping in and out of the text, however:

"Undoubtedly more startling was the mountain lion that jumped over him as he crouched, intent upon his finds." (from
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"Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, New Mexico")
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

232 p.; 10.25 x 0.75 inches

ISBN

187785638X / 9781877856389
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