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Mesa Verde National Park: Shadows of the Centuries [Paperback]

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Publication Date: January 1, 2003

Originally published in 1988, Mesa Verde National Park: Shadows of the Centuries is an engaging and artfully illustrated history of an enigmatic assemblage of canyons and mesas tucked into the southwestern corner of Colorado. Duane A. Smith recounts the dramatic 1888 "discovery" of the cliff dwellings and other Anasazi ruins and the ensuing twenty-year campaign to preserve them. Smith also details the resulting creation of a national park in 1906 and assesses the impact of more recent developmentsÂ—railroads and highways, air pollution, and the growing significance of tourismÂ—on the parkÂ’s financial and ecological vitality. This revised and completely redesigned edition includes more than 50 illustrations and will be enjoyed by readers interested in environmental, Western, and Colorado history.

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: University Press of Colorado; Rev Sub edition (January 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0870816845
ISBN-13: 978-0870816840
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

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