Analysis Variability Condition Cavate Structures by Wolcott Toll (9 results)

Condition: Very Good. Softcover, [xvi], 300 pages. Very Good condition. Size 11"x8.5". Intermountain Cultural Resources Center, Anthropology Program Professional Paper No. 53. Includes fold-out maps, and b&w photo illustrations. Ex-Library (El Paso Archaeological Society). Library label on spine; stamp blacked-out on fore edge and rear endpaper; label removed from title page. Book has moderate exterior shelfwear. Text is clean and unmarked.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Original owner's name written on front cover. Some wear. Pages clean.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAPERBACK. First edition. 300pp b/w illustrations folded charts quarto paper. Intermountain Cultural Resources Center Professional Paper #53. slight cover wear otherwise very good.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1995. North America, Native Americans, Journals. Intermountain Cultural Resources Center, Anthropology Program, Intermountain Cultural Resources Center, Professional Paper No. 53, 300 p., very good paperback/monograph. 2/26 HHH.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of cavate structures, ancient dwellings carved into the soft tuff cliffs of the Pajarito Plateau in New Mexico. The author takes readers on a journey through the history of these unique structures, exploring their origins, construction, and everyday life for the Pueblo people who inhabited them. The book goes beyond simply describing these dwellings, however, by presenting a nuanced analysis of their purpose and function within a broader historical context. The author examines the evidence for their use as homes, storage facilities, and even ceremonial spaces. The book also addresses the ongoing process of preservation, considering the challenges of protecting these delicate structures from the forces of nature and human impact. By synthesizing archival research with meticulous fieldwork, the author provides a comprehensive study of cavate structures, offering vital insights into the lives of the Pueblo people and shedding light on the unique architectural strategies developed in response to their environment. 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.