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100 1 _aSouthwest Parks and Monuments Association
245 1 0 _aTonto Cliff Dwellings Guide: Tonto National Monument, Arizona :
_b11th Edition, Revised
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-11
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Tonto Cliff Dwellings Guide: Tonto National Monument, Arizona" is a guidebook produced by various contributors, including Stephen Hutcheson and Dave Morgan, likely published in the mid-20th century. This work serves as a visitor's guide to Tonto National Monument, focusing on the history and significance of the ancient Salado people who inhabited the cliff dwellings. It addresses the environmental context of the Sonoran Desert and emphasizes the importance of preserving these archaeological sites. The guide offers detailed descriptions of both the flora of the desert and the historical and architectural features of the cliff dwellings. As visitors walk a half-mile trail to view the Lower Ruin, they are introduced to significant plants like the saguaro cactus and mesquite, which were essential for the Salado's agriculture and survival. The text recounts how the Salado villagers adapted their lifestyle to the harsh desert conditions, established their communities in natural caves for protection, and left behind rich cultural artifacts. It also highlights the mystery surrounding their disappearance in the 15th century, prompting visitors to reflect on the intricate tapestry of history, ecology, and preservation efforts in the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSalado culture
653 _aTonto National Monument (Ariz.) -- Guidebooks
653 _aCliff-dwellings -- Arizona -- Tonto National Monument -- Guidebooks
700 1 _aUnited States. National Park Service
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49192
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