Basketmaker Caves Of Northeastern Arizona: Report On The Explorations, 1916-17 (1921)

Guernsey, Samuel James; Kidder, Alfred Vincent

ISBN 10: 1165909871 / ISBN 13: 9781165909872

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Basketmaker Caves Of Northeastern Arizona: Report On The Explorations, 1916-17 (1921)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165909871
• ISBN 13: 9781165909872
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Basketmaker Caves of Northeastern Arizona: Report on the Explorations, 1916-17 is a book written by Samuel James Guernsey and published in 1921. The book is a detailed report of Guernsey's explorations of the Basketmaker Caves in northeastern Arizona during the years 1916-17. Guernsey was an archaeologist and anthropologist who was interested in studying the prehistoric cultures of the Southwest. The Basketmaker Caves are a series of caves and rock shelters that were inhabited by the Basketmaker people, who lived in the area from about 500 BC to AD 750. Guernsey's report describes the caves and their contents in great detail, including the artifacts, structures, and human remains that were found there. He also discusses the culture and lifestyle of the Basketmaker people, and the significance of the caves in understanding their history. The book includes numerous photographs, maps, and illustrations that help to bring the caves and their contents to life. Overall, Basketmaker Caves of Northeastern Arizona is an important work of archaeology and anthropology that provides valuable insights into the prehistoric cultures of the Southwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

Kidder was the dean of American archaeologists.