Books on Mesa Verde National Park
Below is a listing of many of the books available about Mesa Verde National Park. These range from hiking guides, to comprehensive information books and photo books. We use some of these ourselves, and note that in the descriptions. At the bottom of each listing, we list a number of places where these can be currently purchased. Click on the logo of the store you would like to use. Note that books occasionally go out of stock or are discontinued at certain stores. In this case, simply try another merchant, if available.
Mesa Verde National Park: Shadows of the Centuries
This is a very well-written book covering many parts of Mesa Verde National Park's history. In addition to the ancient history, it also deals with the discovery of the ruins in 1888, and the ensuing effort to protect the area, as well as the effects we continue to have on the park today.
Mesa Verde National Park: The First 100 Years
This is a beautiful hardcover book the deals with Mesa Verde National Park, as a park. It covers the history of the park, starting with the discovery of the dwellings, through the park's creation, and on to the its present status.
Mesa Verde National Park, Images of America
This book is part of the Images of America series. It contains history and stories, along with a large number of historical photographs.
Mesa Verde: The Story Behind the Scenery
This is the Mesa Verde National Park edition of the very common "The Story Behind the Scenery" series. These books are very commonly found in the visitor centers and gift shops of the parks. They are short, but they provide good photos and general information on the park itself.
