Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona (1977) by Schroeder and Hastings
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| Author | Schroeder, Albert H. |
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| Author | Hastings, Homer F. |
| Title | Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona (1977) |
| Series Title | Historical Handbook Number 27 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona (1977) by Schroeder and Hastings" is a historical handbook published in the late 20th century, specifically aimed at providing an educational overview of the ancient cliff dwellings and the archaeological significance of the Montezuma Castle site in Arizona. This comprehensive guide discusses the Sinagua culture, their agricultural practices, and the geological history that led to the unique landscape of the Verde Valley, making it a crucial resource for anyone interested in Native American history and archaeology. The book delves into the story of the Sinagua people, who occupied the Verde Valley from A.D. 1100 to 1400, illustrating their daily lives, farming techniques, and architectural innovations, particularly in constructing the impressive cliff dwellings known as Montezuma Castle. It provides an in-depth examination of the environment that supported their lifestyle, showcasing how irrigation systems were developed to cultivate crops, the significance of natural resources like salt and water from Montezuma Well, and the social dynamics of the Sinagua society leading to their eventual decline and migration, possibly towards the Hopi peoples. In summary, the handbook serves as a valuable educational tool that connects readers with a rich cultural history through the remnants of a once-thriving community in Arizona. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Arizona |
| Subject | Sinagua culture |
| Subject | Montezuma Castle National Monument (Ariz.) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49607 |
| Release Date | Aug 5, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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