Walter Hough
'Exploration of Ruins in the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, Arizona' is a comprehensive archaeological survey that documents the prehistoric and historical sites found within the rugged landscapes of the American Southwest. Authored by Walter Hough, this work provides a meticulous examination of various ruins, including cliff dwellings and ancient pueblo structures, observed during early twentieth-century expeditions. The book details the geographic distribution of these sites and offers technical descriptions of architectural remains, pottery fragments, and stone implements. Hough’s observations provide essential data on the settlement patterns and material culture of the ancestral peoples who inhabited the region long before the modern era. By cataloging these physical remains, the work serves as a foundational record of the cultural heritage of Arizona. Focusing on the intersection of topography and human habitation, this volume remains a significant resource for those interested in the history of the Apache reservation and the broader archaeological narrative of North America. It is an invaluable reference for students of anthropology and history, offering a window into the scientific methods and discoveries that shaped our understanding of indigenous civilizations in the Southwest.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
