Second printing. Black pictorial wrappers with title in yellow lettering on cover and white lettering on spine. Minor creasing and wear to edges; light scratching and scuffing. Perfect binding is tight. Number written in red ink on bottom of title page, otherwise interior is clean. Includes a small section of color plates as well as black-and-white photos and illustrations throughout. This book is a guide to Nine Mile Canyon in central Utah. It offers details on the area s geology, geography, and history as well as a road guide to 85 of the canyon s impressive rock art sites. ; Color and B&W Photographs; 8vo; 190 pp.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Horned Snakes and Axle Grease: a Roadside Guide to the Archaeology, History and Rock Art of Nine Mile Canyon
Publisher: Uinta Publishing, Salt Lake City, UT
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0974609005
ISBN 13: 9780974609003
Binding: Softcover
Edition: First Edition; Second Printing.
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

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Horned Snakes and Axle Grease is the premier roadside guide to the archaeology, history and rock art of Nine Mile Canyon in central Utah. In addition to the chapters on history, archaeology and rock art, the roadside guide introduces 85 sites from the area, including maps, photographs, drawings and UTM locations. Four full-color pages and a reference section are included.

About the Author

Jerry D. Spangler is an archaeologist and professional writer based in Salt Lake City. He has written several technical monographs on the prehistory of the northern Colorado Plateau, and is recognized as an expert on the prehistoric peoples of the Tavaputs Plateau. His wife, Donna, is an award-winning journalist in Salt Lake City.

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