Polly in the Southwest

Polly in the Southwest PDF Author: Lillian Elizabeth Roy
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Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 304

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Polly in the Southwest

Polly in the Southwest PDF Author: Lillian Elizabeth Roy
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Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 304

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Polly in the Southwest

Polly in the Southwest PDF Author: Lillian Elizabeth Roy
Publisher: Good Press
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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The reader is invited to accompany Polly on her journeying in the southwest of the United States, as she visits such states as Arizona, California and New Mexico.

Indian Rock Art of the Southwest

Indian Rock Art of the Southwest PDF Author: Polly Schaafsma
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826309136
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 420

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The comprehensive book on Indian petroglyphs in the Southwest.

Rock Art in New Mexico

Rock Art in New Mexico PDF Author: Polly Schaafsma
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Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 418

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Polly in the Orient

Polly in the Orient PDF Author: Lillian Elizabeth Roy
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Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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The Ghostly Tales of Southwest Pennsylvania

The Ghostly Tales of Southwest Pennsylvania PDF Author: Karen Emily Miller
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467198811
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112

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Ghost stories from Southwest Pennsylvania have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Prescott comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Walk across the haunted bridges of Beaver County. Or take a drive down Shades of Death Road, but beware of wandering spirits. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

The Rock Art of Utah

The Rock Art of Utah PDF Author: Polly Schaafsma
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 200

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Over many centuries, the prehistoric Fremont and Anasazi peoples of present-day Utah left an artistic record in which distinctive styles are readily identifiable. From the Uinta Mountains through the central canyonlands to the Virgin River, Utah's abundant prehistoric rock art offers glimpses of a lost world. The Rock Art of Utah is a rich sample of the many varieties of rock art found in the state. Through nearly two hundred high-quality photographs and drawings from the Donald Scott Collection, all made during the 1920s and 1930s, rock art expert Polly Schaafsma provides a fascinating, comprehensive tour of this unique legacy. From the Uinta Mountains through the central canyonlands to the Virgin River, Utah's abundant prehistoric rock art offers glimpses of a lost world. Over many centuries, the Fremont and Anasazi peoples left an artistic record in which distinctive styles are readily identifiable. The Rock Art of Utah is a guide to the many varieties of rock art found in the state. Through dozens of high-quality photographs and drawings from the Donald Scott Collection, all made during the 1920s and 30s, author Polly Schaafsma provides a fascinating, comprehensive tour of this unique legacy. Now in an updated edition, it will engage anyone with an interest in the ancient peoples of the Colorado Plateau.

The Taxidermist's Lover

The Taxidermist's Lover PDF Author: Polly Hall
Publisher: CamCat Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 0744300398
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258

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From award-winning author Polly Hallcomes a “lyrical debut” (Booklist, Starred Review) and contemporary gothic tale “filled with startling conclusions about the nature of art and love and death” (NYT Book Review). A modern Gothic tale of a woman obsessed with her lover’s taxidermy creatures and haunted by her past. One stormy Christmas, Scarlett recalls the ebb and flow of a yearlong love affair with Henry, a renowned taxidermist. Obsessed with his taxidermy creatures, she pushes him to outdo his colleague and world-famous rival in a crescendo of species-blending creativity. Scarlett will not be able to avoid a reckoning with her own past as Henry’s inventions creep into her own thoughts, dreams, and desires. Drenched in the torrential rains of the Somerset moorland and the sensual pleasures of the characters, The Taxidermist’s Lover lures you ever deeper into Scarlett’s delightfully eerie world. Bram Stoker Award Shortlist for Superior Achievement in a First Novel • IPPY Awards 2021 Gold Medal Winner

Warrior, Shield, and Star

Warrior, Shield, and Star PDF Author: Polly Schaafsma
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 244

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Warrior, Shield and Star interprets the rich symbolism and ideology of Pueblo warfare in rock art in Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. The conclusion relates ancient war symbols to modern Pueblo war societies. This groundbreaking book will be welcomed by rock art scholars and avid amateurs.

Birds of the Sun

Birds of the Sun PDF Author: Christopher W Schwartz
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816544743
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 385

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"The multiple, vivid colors of scarlet macaws and their ability to mimic human speech are key reasons they were and are significant to the Native peoples of the southwestern U.S. and northwest New Mexico. Although the birds' natural habitat is the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America, they were present at multiple archaeological sites in the region. Leading experts in southwestern archaeology explore the reasons why"--