by David Grant Noble is a guide to the remarkable archaeological sites and ruins in the American Southwest. The book explores the histories and cultures of the ancient peoples who inhabited the region, including the Ancestral Puebloans, Hohokam, and Mogollon. Noble combines site descriptions, photographs, and historical context to take readers on a journey through centuries-old structures, cliff dwellings, and petroglyphs. The book serves as both a practical travel guide and an introduction to the archaeological and cultural heritage of the Southwest, offering insight into the lives of its ancient inhabitants and their enduring legacy.