Historic preservation is the stewardship of the important places from our past, including buildings, structures, sites, districts, and landscapes. These places comprise the cultural resources of Colorado. A survey documents the physical evidence of the past that expresses and contributes to the history and identity of a region.

Beyond what most people think about archaeology -- with its cleanly numbered dates, and discoveries--lies a vibrant and controversial realm of scientists, thieves, and contested land claims. Here, naturalist and adventurer Childs explores the field's transgressions against the cultures it tries to preserve, and pauses to ask: To whom does the past belong? Written in his trademark lyrical style, this book carries readers directly into his adventures...