Easy Field Guide to Rock Art Symbols of the Southwest

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Summary: Great Little Primer on Petroglyphs
Review: This is an easy to digest beginners book on rock art of the Four Corners States (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah). It is small enough to tuck in a backpack or jacket pocket to take along on your hike. The illustrations of the petroglyphs are bold and clear. Between the well written background information and the wonderful drawings this little 32 page book is a must for anyone who wants to begin to gain insight on the rock symbols that the ancient peoples have left behind.

Rating:
Summary: Great Little Primer on Petroglyphs
Review: This is an easy to digest beginners book on rock art of the Four Corners States (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah). It is small enough to tuck in a backpack or jacket pocket to take along on your hike. The illustrations of the petroglyphs are bold and clear. Between the well written background information and the wonderful drawings this little 32 page book is a must for anyone who wants to begin to gain insight on the rock symbols that the ancient peoples have left behind.

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Summary: You get what you pay for
Review: This volume is a nice way to start getting interested in Native American rock symbols that can be found in the southwest. It's a convenient size for hiking trips, or just to carry around if you live in the region. But it's also small enough to lose in a pile of matches. It's slightly informative, you must remember that not a lot is actually known about the meaning of the rock symbols, and this volume is not the defining one when it comes to the intricacies of reading rock symbols. It is enough to get the basics down. There are better works out there for the serious enthusiast, but if you're just trying to enjoy a vacation more, then yeah, get this and throw it in your pocket.