Del Norte Public Library

A key to the interpretation of rock art of the American Southwest, providing descriptions and illustrations of rock art symbols, along with their ascribed meanings, and including general and specific information on rock art sites.

This fourth edition of David Grant Noble's indispensable guide to archaeological ruins of the American Southwest includes updated text and many newly opened archaeological sites. From Alibates Flint Quarries in Texas to the Zuni-Acoma Trail in New Mexico, readers are provided with such favorites as Chaco Canyon and new treasures such as Sears Kay Ruin. In addition to descriptions of each site, Noble provides time-saving tips for the traveler, citing...

Guarded by cliff, river, and desert, the more than sixty sites discussed in this revised and expanded edition of Ancient Ruins include the well-known--Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly--the remote--Grand Gulch, Kinishba Ruins--and the newly discovered--Casa Malpais, Chimney rock Pueblo. In addition to descriptions of each site, the author provides time-saving tips for the traveler, citing major highways, nearby towns and the facilities they offer, campgrounds,...

A field guide to the rock art symbols of the greater Southwest.

Southwestern Native Americans are renowned for their commitment to excellence in artistry and craftsmanship. This equally excellent book offers clear, expert, concise guidance to the gorgeous array of objects created by the native peoples of Arizona and New Mexico.