"This book tells the stories of the excavation, restoration, and in some cases, destruction of some of the most interesting archaeology sites in the Southwest. The five sites discussed all contain Kiva wall paintings made by the prehistoric peoples of the Colorado Plateau. Lister delineates the archaeological methodology and provides narrative history as she describes work done at Lowry Ruin (Colorado), Gran Quivira (New Mexico), Kuaua (New Mexico), Awatovi-Kawaika-a (Arizona), and Pottery Mound (New Mexico) during the formative years between 1930 and 1960." "Her accounts will interest professional archaeologists and general readers alike."--BOOK JACKET.