Richard Wetherill: Anasazi

Richard Wetherill: Anasazi is a book written by Frank McNitt that tells the story of Richard Wetherill, a pioneer in the field of archaeology who discovered the Ancestral Puebloan ruins in the American Southwest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of Wetherill's life, his expeditions, and his contributions to the study of the Anasazi culture. McNitt also explores the controversies surrounding Wetherill's work, including his alleged involvement in the looting of ancient artifacts. The book includes photographs and illustrations of the ruins and artifacts that Wetherill discovered, as well as maps of the areas he explored. Overall, Richard Wetherill: Anasazi is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the history of Southwestern archaeology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.