The Galisteo Basin in northern New Mexico is one of the most celebrated archaeological districts in the American Southwest. In eight studies, archaeologists summarize the current fieldwork so that others in the profession can apply the findings to larger concerns within the region's history. Burnt Corn Pueblo was one of the principal villages of the late 13th century, and the Tano Origins Project focused on it to investigate the critical juncture between the early phase of Pueblo settlement and the dramatic growth of the large, late communities encountered by Spaniards. Annotation 2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
