Mesa Verde National Park: Shadows of the Centuries, Revised Edition

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The book offers a captivating history of Mesa Verde National Park, focusing on the 1888 discovery of its cliff dwellings and Anasazi ruins. It chronicles the efforts to preserve these sites, leading to the park's establishment in 1906. The author examines the ongoing challenges posed by railroads, highways, air pollution, and tourism on the park's health and finances. This revised edition features over 50 illustrations, appealing to those interested in environmental, Western, and Colorado history.