The Cliff Ruins of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona Sixteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1894-95, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1897, pages 73-198 By: Cosmos Mindeleff (1863-) |
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In "The Cliff Ruins of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona," Cosmos Mindeleff provides a thorough and insightful exploration of the ancient cliff ruins in Canyon de Chelly. The author's detailed descriptions of the ruins and their historical significance are both informative and engaging. Mindeleff's expertise and passion for the subject are evident throughout the book, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and archaeology. The illustrations and photographs included in the text further enhance the reader's understanding of the ruins and the people who once inhabited them. Overall, "The Cliff Ruins of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona" is a well-researched and captivating read that sheds light on a fascinating aspect of American history. by COSMOS MINDELEFF CONTENTS Page Introduction 79 History and literature 79 Geography 82 Classification and descriptions 89 Ruins of the pueblo region 89 I Old villages on open sites 93 II Home villages on bottom lands 94 III Home villages located for defense 111 IV Cliff outlooks or farming shelters 142 Details 153 Sites 153 Masonry 159 Openings 164 Roofs, floors, and timber work 165 Storage and burial cists (Navaho) 166 Defensive and constructive expedients 170 Kivas or sacred chambers 174 Chimney like structures 182 Traditions 190 Conclusions 191 ILLUSTRATIONS Plate Page XLI... Continue reading book >>
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