--- product_id: 33157915 title: "The Lost World of the Old Ones: Discoveries in the Ancient Southwest" price: "¥9544" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/33157915-the-lost-world-of-the-old-ones-discoveries-in-ancient store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Lost World of the Old Ones: Discoveries in the Ancient Southwest **Price:** ¥9544 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lost World of the Old Ones: Discoveries in the Ancient Southwest - **How much does it cost?** ¥9544 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/33157915-the-lost-world-of-the-old-ones-discoveries-in-ancient) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An award-winning author and veteran mountain climber takes us deep into the Southwest backcountry to uncover secrets of its ancient inhabitants. In this thrilling story of intellectual and archaeological discovery, David Roberts recounts his last twenty years of far-flung exploits in search of spectacular prehistoric ruins and rock art panels known to very few modern travelers. His adventures range across Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and southwestern Colorado, and illuminate the mysteries of the Ancestral Puebloans and their contemporary neighbors the Mogollon and Fremont, as well as of the more recent Navajo and Comanche. 16 pages of illustrations Review: Detailed, very engaging, one or two downers - Many fascinating vignettes about the builders of Mesa Verde (whatever is PC to call them now--maybe "the Moqui"?). Detailed yet flowing writing style. A bit more 'technical' that "House of Rain" by Craig Childs, another excellent tale of the Anasazi. Minimal tut-tutting about the author's personal bugaboos, but I must say I don't see the harm of a dog going inside one of the ruins, as long as they don't poop there, but David Roberts went ballistic about it. Sure, people are slobs, agreed. My one serious criticism concerns the statements, which seem almost racist, about how Indians (in this case the Navajo) can have a "special relationship" with the Earth/Nature that White people can never understand or have themselves. This is baloney, especially for the Navajo who have lived only a few centuries in the area of their present reservation. Didn't farmers and hunters in ancient Europe have similar relationships with Nature? It's arrogant to suggest otherwise. Review: If you are interested in the four corners, hiking, exploring ruins are just like a good read... - I heard about this book from a radio show hosted by John Batchelor. I was fascinated by the stuff Mr Roberts spoke about on the show and immediately purchased this book after the interview. This is such an interesting book! I was born in Vernal Utah. Some of the stories Mr Roberts referenced I was actually told about by my Grandfather and him by his grandfather before. Butch Cassidy and the Hole in the wall gang, local Indian legends and even some of the farmers that explored many of the ruins around Utah and Colorado. My family owns a cabin on Lake Valicito in Durango Colorado and reading about all the stuff I didn't know was around me was surprising. The climbing aspects are very intriguing as well especially considering the heights and difficulty involved. The writing style is very readable and keeps you interested. I imagine this was a hard book to write and bring all the history and personal experiences together. In addition to the other intriguing information presented the author goes over the Chaco Meridian theory developed by Archeologist Stephen H. Lekson. I recommend this book to anyone that lives in the four corners area or just anyone that loves exploring old ruins and archaeology sites. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #894,221 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #228 in Native American Demographic Studies #259 in Archaeology (Books) #391 in Indigenous History | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 562 Reviews | ## Images ![The Lost World of the Old Ones: Discoveries in the Ancient Southwest - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71603x+16UL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed, very engaging, one or two downers *by G***C on August 31, 2022* Many fascinating vignettes about the builders of Mesa Verde (whatever is PC to call them now--maybe "the Moqui"?). Detailed yet flowing writing style. A bit more 'technical' that "House of Rain" by Craig Childs, another excellent tale of the Anasazi. Minimal tut-tutting about the author's personal bugaboos, but I must say I don't see the harm of a dog going inside one of the ruins, as long as they don't poop there, but David Roberts went ballistic about it. Sure, people are slobs, agreed. My one serious criticism concerns the statements, which seem almost racist, about how Indians (in this case the Navajo) can have a "special relationship" with the Earth/Nature that White people can never understand or have themselves. This is baloney, especially for the Navajo who have lived only a few centuries in the area of their present reservation. Didn't farmers and hunters in ancient Europe have similar relationships with Nature? It's arrogant to suggest otherwise. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are interested in the four corners, hiking, exploring ruins are just like a good read... *by K***R on July 27, 2017* I heard about this book from a radio show hosted by John Batchelor. I was fascinated by the stuff Mr Roberts spoke about on the show and immediately purchased this book after the interview. This is such an interesting book! I was born in Vernal Utah. Some of the stories Mr Roberts referenced I was actually told about by my Grandfather and him by his grandfather before. Butch Cassidy and the Hole in the wall gang, local Indian legends and even some of the farmers that explored many of the ruins around Utah and Colorado. My family owns a cabin on Lake Valicito in Durango Colorado and reading about all the stuff I didn't know was around me was surprising. The climbing aspects are very intriguing as well especially considering the heights and difficulty involved. The writing style is very readable and keeps you interested. I imagine this was a hard book to write and bring all the history and personal experiences together. In addition to the other intriguing information presented the author goes over the Chaco Meridian theory developed by Archeologist Stephen H. Lekson. I recommend this book to anyone that lives in the four corners area or just anyone that loves exploring old ruins and archaeology sites. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compelling read *by R***K on July 3, 2019* The author gives a real sense of mystery and wonder to his descriptions of exploration for ancient Native American artifacts. Some history of the period is gained along the way, as well as an appreciation (and healthy does of skepticism) for anthroplogy. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Lost World of the Old Ones: Discoveries in the Ancient Southwest - In Search of the Old Ones: Exploring the Anasazi World of the Southwest - House of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization Across the American Southwest --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/33157915-the-lost-world-of-the-old-ones-discoveries-in-ancient](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/33157915-the-lost-world-of-the-old-ones-discoveries-in-ancient) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-25*