Canyon de Chelly: Its People and Rock Art (Paperback)

by Campbell Grant (Author)

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With the exception of the Grand Canyon itself, none of the great gorges of the American Southwest is more uniquely beautiful than Canyon de Chelly, with its sheer red cliffs and innumerable prehistoric Indian dwellings. Of all the important centers of prehistoric Anasazi culture, only this magnificent canyon shows an unbroken record of settlement for more than 1,000 years. In this liberally illustrated book, rock art authority Campbell Grant examines four aspects of the spectacular canyon: its physical characteristics, its history of human habitation, its explorers and archaeologists, and its countless rock paintings and petroglyphs. Grant surveys 96 sites in the two main canyons and offers an interpretation of the rock art found there.

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With the exception of the Grand Canyon itself, none of the great gorges of the American Southwest is more uniquely beautiful than Canyon de Chelly, with its sheer red cliffs and innumerable prehistoric Indian dwellings. Of all the important centers of prehistoric Anasazi culture, only this magnificent canyon shows an unbroken record of settlement for more than 1,000 years. In this liberally illustrated book, rock art authority Campbell Grant examines four aspects of the spectacular canyon: its physical characteristics, its history of human habitation, its explorers and archaeologists, and its countless rock paintings and petroglyphs. Grant surveys 96 sites in the two main canyons and offers an interpretation of the rock art found there. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 290 pages
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press; 1ST edition (January 1, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816505233
• ISBN-13: 978-0816505234
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #687,079 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE definitive book on Canyon de Chelly, January 10, 2007

By	Charlie (Cheshire, CT) - See all my reviews

Of all the books I have seen on Canyon de Chelly, this is hands-down the best. Far from being a compact travel guide, it is a full-sized paperback textbook. (It was so informative, I stuffed it into my suitcase for my visit to Canyon de Chelly). The book gives a detailed overview of all aspects of the canyon, from geologic formation to prehistoric canyon dwellers and then proceeds into the present. Major historic events are covered too. Lots of intricate pen-and-ink illustrations as well as photographs. It's an academic piece of literature, but I do not want to scare off potential readers, because it is also a riveting and fun read!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good work for those visiting the Canyon, April 5, 2009

By	Jorge I. Villanueva (Phoenix,Az) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book because i was traveling to Canyon de Chelly and i wanted something that would help me understand and enjoy my trip there.The book was really good as to the places you are going to visit and the history behind it.It also helped me found and understand a lot of the petroglyphs that are scattered around the canyon.This book also helped me understand what was the relation of the native americans and the canyon.Great book to have handy if you are going to visit the Canyon.