A Nineteenth Century Ute Burial from Northeast Utah by Richard E. Fike and H. Blaine Phillips II is a detailed archaeological and anthropological study that examines the discovery, context, and significance of a Ute burial site dating from the 1800s in northeastern Utah. The book provides a careful analysis of the burial practices, artifacts, and skeletal remains associated with the interment, offering insight into the social, cultural, and spiritual life of the Ute people during the 19th century.
Through meticulous documentation, the authors explore the material culture found with the burial, including tools, personal items, and ceremonial objects, situating these within broader Ute traditions and regional Indigenous practices. The study also considers environmental and historical contexts, such as patterns of settlement, subsistence strategies, and interactions with Euro-American settlers, which help illuminate the conditions under which the Ute lived during this period.
A Nineteenth Century Ute Burial from Northeast Utah combines archaeological evidence with anthropological interpretation to provide a nuanced understanding of Ute mortuary practices, cultural continuity, and adaptation in the face of social and environmental change. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Native American archaeology, Ute history, and the broader study of Indigenous lifeways in the American West.