Ancient Life in the American Southwest is a comprehensive book authored by Edgar L. Hewett, which explores the rich history and culture of the native people who inhabited the southwestern region of the United States. The book delves into the daily lives, traditions, and customs of these ancient peoples, including the Anasazi, Hohokam, and Mogollon cultures. The author draws on archaeological evidence, historical records, and his own experiences to provide a vivid and detailed account of the region's ancient past. The book covers various aspects of life in the American Southwest, such as agriculture, hunting, and gathering, religious beliefs, art, and architecture. The book also explores the impact of European colonization on the native peoples of the region, including the Spanish conquest and the subsequent missions established by the Spanish. The author provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on the complex interactions between the native peoples and the Europeans, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of their relationships. Overall, Ancient Life in the American Southwest is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the region's ancient past. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the southwestern United States.1930. With an Introduction on the General History of the American Race. Illustrated. Part I of the book is a summary of Indian culture history as it is now known to students of the native American race; in the light of this Part II with a similar treatment of the Indian communities of the Southwest, concerning which every statement is verifiable or the contrary, since a considerable body of Pueblo Indians survive and live the ancient life. Part III, under the title, The Realm of the Pick and Spade, will have to do mainly with the ruins of towns that flourished and passed out of existence without having been seen by a member of the white race; of which there was not a survivor when the Spanish occupation began nearly four centuries ago; towns of which not a scrap of contemporary literature exists. In addition, the story will be told of towns and provinces that have passed into the archaeological realm during the period of recorded history-a process that may be called archaeology in the making.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.