J. Walter Fewkes is the author of the book "Archeology of the Lower Mimbres Valley, New Mexico".Fewkes describes his archaeological research and finds in the Lower Mimbres Valley of New Mexico in the book.His discoveries provide new information on the lives and cultures of the ancient peoples who formerly lived in the area, as well as about their art, architecture, and way of life.Fewkes also explores the particular difficulties of undertaking archaeological research in the Mimbres Valley's arid environment, including preservation concerns and the influence of climate on the archaeological record.For academics and researchers interested in the prehistory of the American Southwest as well as anybody interested in the history of archaeology as a field, the book is a significant resource.Fewkes was a trailblazer in the area of American archaeology, and the Mimbres Valley excavations he conducted still have a significant impact on our understanding of ancient societies in North America.