The Ake Site: Collection and Excavation of LA 13423, Catron County, New Mexico

Description

Author: Beckett, Patrick H. (1941-2020)  Semper Fi

Publisher: New Mexico State University

Pub Date: 1980

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: 2 copies.  Copy 1 (RB): Good.  Binding tight.  No tears, bends or folds.  Without dust jacket, as issued.  Inscribed by the author to previous owner on ffep.  Gilt on spine and front board still sharp, easily readable.  Very light edge and corner wear.  Copy 2  (D): Fair.  Binding tight.  No tears, bends or folds.  Without dust jacket, as issued.  Two previous owners.  Warmly inscribed by Beckett to first previous owner on upper corner ffep, near spine head.  Second previous owner’s signature on upper corner ffep. Gilt on spine and front board still sharp, easily readable.  A couple of small smudges on rear board.  Very light edge and corner wear.

Notes:   The Ake Site is particularly important for the age and length of its use by prehistoric peoples. It has been dated during the Clovis period between 10,999 BC and 8000 BC, and during the Folsom period between 7999 BC and 5999 BC, making it among the oldest sites in the American Southwest. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ake_Site).  Pat’s obituary is online at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lcsun-news/name/patrick-beckett-obituary?id=8259109  Semper Fi, Patricio.