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Southwestern Monuments Association
Island Trail at Walnut Canyon
Walnut Canyon National Monument
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"Island Trail at Walnut Canyon" by Southwestern Monuments Association is a guidebook focused on the historical and natural significance of Walnut Canyon National Monument. The publication likely dates from the early to mid-20th century, a time when the preservation of natural and cultural heritage gained prominence in American society. The guide serves to inform visitors about the prehistoric cliff dwellings and the ecology of the canyon, providing details on the flora and fauna present, as well as the cultural history of the Pueblo Indians who once inhabited the area. The content of the book details a self-guided trail which takes visitors through the canyon, offering insights at various stakes along the route. Each marker corresponds to significant geological and archaeological features, including descriptions of cliff dwellings built by the Sinagua people and the plants used by them for food, shelter, and tools. The guide elucidates the lifestyle of the cliff dwellers, addressing their agricultural practices, construction methods, and the environmental factors that influenced their eventual departure from the canyon. Through this immersive narrative, the book encourages deeper appreciation for the Indigenous history and ecology of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Cliff-dwellings -- Arizona -- Walnut Canyon National Monument
Hiking -- Arizona -- Walnut Canyon National Monument
Trails -- Arizona -- Walnut Canyon National Monument -- Guidebooks
Sinagua culture -- Arizona -- Walnut Canyon National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument (Ariz.) -- Guidebooks
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Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - American
Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals
Category: Environmental Issues
Category: Archaeology & Anthropology
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