| Creator |
United States. Department of the Interior |
| Title |
Mesa Verde [Colorado] National Park
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| Alternate Title |
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tom Cosmas and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Mesa Verde [Colorado] National Park" by United States Department of the Interior is a governmental publication written in the late 1930s. This work serves as a comprehensive guide to the archaeological and historical significance of Mesa Verde National Park, detailing its cliff dwellings, the prehistoric inhabitants, and preserving rules for visitors. The narrative likely centers around the ancient Pueblo cultures that once thrived in this region and the efforts taken to conserve their ruins for future generations. The beginning of the publication establishes the importance of Mesa Verde as a site rich in history, showcasing a timeline of notable events related to the park's discovery and excavation. It highlights the various cultures that occupied the area—from early Basket Makers to the more advanced cliff dwelling societies—while also detailing the breathtaking natural beauty and geography that attracted them. The opening pages emphasize the park's strategic significance as a refuge and dwelling for its prehistoric inhabitants, setting the stage for further exploration of the specific ruins and cultural practices that visitors can learn about throughout the guide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park
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| Subject |
Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35936 |
| Release Date |
Apr 22, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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