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A Study of Pueblo Architecture: Tusayan and Cibola Eighth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1886-1887, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 3-228

A Study of Pueblo Architecture: Tusayan and Cibola Eighth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1886-1887, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 3-228

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Subjects:
Pueblo IndiansAntiquitiesPueblo architecture
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Culture/Civilization/SocietyHistory - AmericanArchaeologyNative AmericaArchaeology-1

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In the late 19th century, as the United States grappled with its identity and expansion, Victor Mindeleff's "A Study of Pueblo Architecture: Tusayan and Cibola" emerged as a vital exploration of Indigenous cultures. This comprehensive report, part of the Eighth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, meticulously documents the unique architectural styles and construction techniques of the Pueblo peoples. With detailed illustrations and analyses, it highlights the significance of communal living spaces and the intricate relationship between architecture and environment. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this work serves as a crucial resource for understanding the rich cultural heritage of the American Southwest.

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