Project Gutenberg 2018-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 159 Watson, Don Indians of the Mesa Verde Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Indians of the Mesa Verde" by Don Watson is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the lives and culture of the Pueblo people who inhabited the Mesa Verde region in what is now Colorado, focusing on their architectural achievements, social structure, and daily life prior to their eventual abandonment of the area. It delves deeply into the historical context and significance of the archaeological findings in the region. The opening of the book introduces Cliff Palace, a remarkable cliff dwelling that stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of its builders. It describes the allure of this ancient city and sets the emotional tone by reflecting on the past, emphasizing the hopes, prayers, and lives of the people who once thrived there. The narrative transitions into a broader discussion on the arrival of various explorers and settlers, who gradually unlocked the mysteries of the ruins. The author hints at the tragic circumstances surrounding the abandonment of these homes, painting a picture that invites readers to consider the rich history and lasting legacy of the ancient inhabitants of Mesa Verde. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.) Indians of North America -- Colorado E011 Text Category: History - Ancient Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 391935 2025-07-23T03:49:13.425027 text/html 385054 2018-06-07T14:45:24 text/html 3070000 2025-07-23T03:49:20.530974 application/epub+zip 3079227 2025-07-23T03:49:15.940999 application/epub+zip 211356 2025-07-23T03:49:14.744000 application/epub+zip 3164961 2025-07-23T03:49:23.760041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3133348 2025-07-23T03:49:19.330004 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289112 2022-08-25T17:40:57.941585 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357111 2025-07-23T03:49:12.723034 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 357775 2018-06-07T14:45:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 357372 2018-06-07T14:46:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19780 2025-07-23T03:49:23.888954 application/rdf+xml 17041 2025-07-23T03:49:14.831970 image/jpeg 2711 2025-07-23T03:49:14.787986 image/jpeg 126168 2018-06-07T14:46:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 2786172 2018-06-07T14:47:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 125977 2018-06-07T14:46:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 2788675 2025-07-23T03:49:13.525019 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog