Spruce Tree House Trail Guide: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
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"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.)
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| Creator | Mesa Verde Museum Association |
|---|---|
| Creator | United States. National Park Service |
| Title | Spruce Tree House Trail Guide: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley |
| Subject | Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.) -- Guidebooks |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65858 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65858-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 498 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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