The Archaeology of Ancient Arizona
"Although archaeologists often pride themselves on writing books, rarely do they take the time to write books geared to the public.  This is whyThe Archaeology of Ancient Arizonais such a treasure.  In a clearly written, easy-to-understand way, it makes Arizona archaeology come alive for the general reader. The book is filled with information on the prehistory and early history of Arizona, but despite the abundance of data, it doesn't overwhelm the reader. . . . Overall, this book is a 'must-have' for anyone with a general interest in Southwestern prehistory.  I would go beyond this, and recommend it to Southwestern archaeologists as a great overview and refresher." —Kiva"The Archaeology of Ancient Arizonais a beautifully written volume that clearly explains the prehistory and archaeology of a region blessed with an abundance of intriguing sites and traces the cultures of many vanished peoples.  Upon opening the book, it is instantly clear that southwestern archaeology is a passion with the authors. Rather than the dry, scholarly text that too often characterizes much archaeological writing, Reid and Whittlesey write about excavations with exclamations.  Their vivid and dramatic descriptions . . . impart an excitement that can only stir interest in the reader." —Journal of Arizona History"A superb summary, intended for the general reader, of what archaeology (and speculation) tells us about prehistoric Arizona. . . . A minimum of jargon and clean prose make this good reading." —Books of the Southwest