In Search of the Old Ones (Paperback)

from onefinemess

A nice travelogue (?). The author isn't the best writer, but he is good at conveying his sense of purpose, and the emotions that he encounters on his trek. It's also a nice intro into the whole Anasazi thing from a non-scholarly type, it puts a more human face on many of the aspects of this parti...

from untraveller

Disappointed w/ this....scattered writing w/ not lots of depth to it. Tis hard to understand why all the Naional Parks sell it....doesn't anybody review these things?

from cwflatt

If you enjoy the story of the Anastazi and the mystery around the Southwest Native Americans this is a great book. Would be a great way to plan a trip to the area or as in my case encourages me to read Hanted Mesa again. A good read for Native American enthusist, Backpacking, camping enthusist an...

from co_coyote

This book is similar to Craig Childs' book on the Anasazi culture, House of Rain, although Roberts is a little more orthodox in his thinking and less willing to go out on a limb than Childs. Still, reading the two books together will give you an excellent understanding of the culture and people w...

from kslade

Fascinating account of the author's travels in the four corners area and other places trying to learn more about the mysterious Anasazi or ancient pueblo people. Makes me want to learn a lot more. The Wetherills from the Mesa Verde area were early ranchers that discovered a lot of places and soun...