Frederick Gustavus Schwatka fu un tenente dell'esercito degli Stati Uniti, rinomato come esploratore del Canada settentrionale e dell'Alaska. In possesso di lauree in medicina e legge, portò una prospettiva unica alle sue spedizioni. Le sue avventure nei duri paesaggi settentrionali posero le basi per ricerche future.
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An intriguing account of Frederick Schwatka's expedition into the American Southwest in the late 19th century, In the Land of Cave and Cliffdwellers offers a fascinating look at the history and culture of this unique region. Schwatka's vivid prose brings to life the people, places, and stories he encountered on his journey.