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100 1 _aMesa Verde Museum Association
245 1 0 _aSpruce Tree House Trail Guide: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-07-17
508 _aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Spruce Tree House Trail Guide: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado" is a guidebook published by the Mesa Verde Museum Association, likely written in the mid-20th century. This informational booklet serves as a resource for visitors exploring one of the largest cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park, providing a detailed overview of the structure's architectural features and history. It aims to enhance the reader’s understanding of the cultural significance of the Spruce Tree House and the surrounding area. The guide outlines the essential features of Spruce Tree House, including its dimensions, layout, and various rooms, including kivas used for ceremonial purposes. It offers insights into the daily lives of the ancestral Pueblo people who inhabited the dwelling from about A.D. 1200 to just before A.D. 1300, describing activities such as cooking, grinding corn, and performing rituals. Additionally, it discusses the structure's historical context, the discoveries made by early explorers, and the conservation efforts taken to preserve this significant historical site for future generations. The guide includes illustrations and practical information about the site, serving as both an educational tool and a practical companion for park visitors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMesa Verde National Park (Colo.) -- Guidebooks
700 1 _aUnited States. National Park Service
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65858
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