Frances Mathien Thomas Windes (10 results)

Trade paperback. First edition. Very good. light shelfwear, po name inside cover,

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. White pictured wraps, xxvi + 361 pp, plans and profiles, maps, tables, photos, artifact photos and drawings, graphs, bibliography. Spine age-darkened, owner name ink stamp and price sticker residue front wrap. Shelf 5. 4/26.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Embark on an enthralling journey through the remnants of the ancient Pueblo Alto complex in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. This book meticulously documents the findings of extensive archaeological investigations conducted between 1975 and 1979, offering profound insights into the lives and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people who inhabited this remarkable site centuries ago. Through detailed analyses of artifacts and biological remains, the author delves into various aspects of Pueblo Alto society, including ceramic production, tool usage, architectural techniques, and subsistence strategies. Explore the intricacies of their daily lives as you uncover the secrets held within pottery shards, chipped stone tools, ground stone implements, and even remnants of ancient meals. Gain a deeper understanding of the Ancestral Puebloan people's connection to the environment and their resourcefulness in adapting to the challenging desert landscape. Discover the significance of turquoise ornaments, the role of turkeys in their society, and the intricate details of their architectural achievements, including the construction of multi-story dwellings and kivas. By meticulously piecing together the fragments of the past, this book provides a captivating glimpse into the vibrant world of the Ancestral Puebloan people and sheds light on their enduring legacy in the American Southwest. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed look at the material culture of Pueblo Alto, a significant large structure in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. The author examines the ceramics, chipped stone, ground stone tools, bone artifacts, ornaments, and other materials recovered during archaeological excavations. The book goes beyond simple descriptions, delving into the manufacturing techniques, functions, and temporal distribution of these artifacts. A key focus is on tracing the sources of materials used at Pueblo Alto, shedding light on how the inhabitants of Chaco Canyon acquired resources and engaged in exchange networks across the region. The book provides insights into the Chacoan Anasazi culture, exploring themes of trade, resource management, and the development of complex societies in the American Southwest during the Pueblo III period. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the archaeology, history, and cultural development of the ancient Southwest. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Volume Three in two parts ONLY. Light musty smell in text. A Good internally clean and solid paperback set of two parts. Ink phone numbers on title page. #.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcover, white paper covers without folds or tears. 821 pages, no markings or writing. Binding square and tight.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1987 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 426 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 426 Volume 3, p2.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1987 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 434 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 434 Volume III, Part 2.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1987 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 458 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 458 Volume 3, p1.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1987 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 466 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 466 Volume III, Part 1.