The Southwestern Journals of Adolph F. Bandelier, 1889-1892

by Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier

This fourth volume of Adolph F. Bandelier's journals covers the final years of what the pioneer anthropologist considered "the greatest undertaking of my life." During the three and a half years covered here, Bandelier was primarily in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In this volume, there is considerable information on his studies of the Puebloan culture and history visiting pueblos and archaeological sites. In addition, he commented on some of the social and economic problems, including local politics, land development, and education, of a territory just beginning to seek statehood.

785 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier was a Swiss-born American archaeologist.

Reviews

[Francois-Marie Patorni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought the book while researching my book on the history of the French in New Mexico. This is not a book (actually four volumes) one "reads." These are the Journals of Swiss-French archaeologist Adolphe Bandelier, who did pioneering and colossal work in New Mexico. It is a mine of information and a must-have for historians of New Mexico.