Author |
Fewkes, Jesse Walter, 1850-1930 |
LoC No. |
17026463
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Title |
Archeological investigations in New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah
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Original Publication |
United States: The Smithsonian Institution, 1917.
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Series Title |
Smithsonian Institution Publication No. 2442
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Series Title |
Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, Vol. 68, No. 1
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Note |
Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Credits |
Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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Summary |
"Archeological Investigations in New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah" by J. Walter Fewkes is a scientific publication authored in the early 20th century. This work documents the archeological explorations conducted by Fewkes, particularly focusing on the prehistoric ruins and architecture in the Southwest region of the United States. Featuring an array of plates that illustrate the findings, the book serves as a significant contribution to the understanding of ancient cultures in these areas. In this publication, Fewkes recounts his investigations spanning several months in 1916, detailing the assessment of various ruins and architectural remnants associated with ancient indigenous populations, notably the Hopi and Zuñi clans. He provides descriptions of sites such as the Fire House and the structures in Nashlini Canyon, analyzing their architectural features and possible cultural implications. The text combines field observations with interpretations of traditional legends, seeking to connect architectural styles with the migratory histories of these ancient peoples. Fewkes aims to enrich contemporary understanding of southwestern prehistory, emphasizing the need for further explorations and excavations to uncover more about the area's complex human past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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Subject |
New Mexico -- Antiquities
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Subject |
Indians of North America -- Antiquities
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Subject |
Colorado -- Antiquities
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Subject |
Utah -- Antiquities
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
70751 |
Release Date |
May 13, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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