The Abandonment

A fictionalized historical account of the events and people surrounding the abandonment of the unique and advanced Anasazi Civilization established in the American Southwest in 12th Century. Recounts issues confronting these early American natives as they struggled to preserve the remarkable civilization they established over centuries under daunting natural and human hardships. This 316 page novel features 18 illustrations depicting the Anasazi environment and three selected endings for the reader to ponder the civilization's abandonment.