Four Corners
History, Land, and People of the Desert Southwest
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · September 27, 1996
In this masterful tour de force of nature writing, Kenneth Brown explores one of the most awe-inspiring regions on earth -- the Four Corners of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.
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- Who it’s for
- Four Corners brings the region’s geological, ecological and human histories into one portrait of its landscape.
- Themes
- Geological and ecological history, Desert Southwest landscapes, Human histories and ancient cultures
- Genres
- Mountain West Travel (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY), Geology, Southwest U.S. History
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In this masterful tour de force of nature writing, Kenneth Brown explores one of the most awe-inspiring regions on earth -- the Four Corners of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Weaving together its geological, ecological and human histories, he presents a unique portrait of this ruggedly beautiful landscape that goes beyond mere description to give readers a true sense of the land in all its richness.
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Here are rock croppings that are 2 billion years old and broad desert valleys where rivers of lava cooled to form floors of solid rock. Here ancient hunter-gatherers stalked the woolly mammoth, four-story pueblos were carved by the Anasazi from sheer stone cliffs and an ancient midnight Holy Week ceremony is still practiced in a modern Spanish village. Providing a fresh perspective on a region currently enjoying an upwelling of interest, Four Corners is a fascinating study of one of the world's great wonders -- compelling reading for all science, nature, anthropology and travel aficionados.
Four Corners Histories
Four Corners brings the region’s geological, ecological and human histories into one portrait of its landscape.
Come here for
- Geological, ecological and human histories of the Four Corners
- Rock formations, lava valleys and cliff-carved pueblos
Expect
- Ancient rock croppings and cooled lava floors
- Mammoth hunters, pueblos and a Holy Week ceremony
Where it sits
| Geology | 80% |
|---|---|
| Mountain West Travel (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY) | 54% |
| Southwest U.S. History | 21% |
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Publisher categories
- Ancient History
- Southwest U.S. History
- World History
- Civilizations
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- Historical Geography
- Desert Life
- Geography
- Geology
- Authors
- Kenneth A. Brown
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- September 27, 1996
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Geological and ecological history · Desert Southwest landscapes · Human histories and ancient cultures
- Reading lane
- Ancient History