IMAGES OF AMERICA: KAYENTA & MONUMENT VALLEY

Images of America: Kayenta and Monument Valley by Carolyn O'Bagy and Harvey Leake "In December 1910, Indian traders John and Louisa Wetherill opened their trading post--with a tent for supplies (and sleeping) and a store counter of boards laid across two barrels. From that modest beginning, Kayenta became the center of Navajo gatherings and exploring expeditions to Rainbow Bridge, Monument Valley, and the grand cliff dwellings in Tsegi Canyon. Soon came a parade of visitors, including authors, painters, and archaeologists, as well as cowboys, miners, traders, and tourists. The Kayenta Township today is home to descendants of the early inhabitants and the hub for thousands of annual visitors from around the world who come to see the magnificent region known as Monument Valley." This book is a collection of historical photos of the area accompanied by brief descriptions about the photo and the history. Soft cover, 127 pages