Southwest Books of the Year 2006: Patricia Etter's Picks

by Rohn, Arthur H.

Book - 2006

This spectacular revision of Anasazi Ruins of the Southwest reflects new terminology for the ancient southwestern puebloans. The term Anasazi is out; now ...Show more This spectacular revision of Anasazi Ruins of the Southwest reflects new terminology for the ancient southwestern puebloans. The term Anasazi is out; now we talk about the ancient puebloans, a designation that nicely covers the linguistically-diverse people who inhabited the Four Corners area for more than 2000 years, thought to be ancestors of the modern pueblo people. Following a detailed introduction, the authors discuss ruins that can be visited by region: Northern San Juan, Kayenta, Chaco Canyon, Little Colorado River, and Northern Rio Grande Valley. Floor plans of individual ruins are presented along with colored maps, aerial photographs, and hundreds of illustrations. This is a good one for the car library. Also selected by Bill Broyles Show less

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Life in the Past Lane

The Route 66 Experience : Historic Management Contexts for the Route 66 Corridor in California

by Bischoff, Matt C.

Book - 2005-

With this report from the Bureau of Land Management, Route 66--a corridor once crowded with Dust Bowl emigrants and early tourists--is placed within the l...Show more With this report from the Bureau of Land Management, Route 66--a corridor once crowded with Dust Bowl emigrants and early tourists--is placed within the larger context of U.S. history. Numerous maps and photographs offer glimpses of segments of the early road, making it easy to understand why it took 63 days to drive from San Francisco to New York in 1903, averaging 90 miles a day on gasoline in pre-filled canisters. Travelers camped out beside their cars before creative entrepreneurs set up motels, eateries, gas stations and curio shops, and small towns appeared and just as often disappeared with the advent of Interstate highways. Don't let the title mislead: this is a really good read. Show less

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The Civil War in Arizona

The Story of the California Volunteers, 1861-1865

by Masich, Andrew Edward

Book - 2006

Andrew Masich gives us a fine history of the California Column in Arizona during the Civil War, including details of the westernmost battle against soldie...Show more Andrew Masich gives us a fine history of the California Column in Arizona during the Civil War, including details of the westernmost battle against soldiers from the Confederate stronghold in Tucson. That battle, mainly a skirmish, took place on April 15, 1862, with troops trained for survival in the harsh environs of the Arizona desert by the non-nonsense Brig. Gen. James H. Carlton. Also included are the volunteer soldiers' letters published in the San Francisco Daily Alta between 1862 and 1865. Masich has further enhanced the content with carefully-researched annotations. The book is well illustrated with numerous rare photographs. Show less

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Cilantro Secrets

by Doland, Gwyneth

Book - 2006

Here is a trio of taste treats for every southwestern kitchen. Chile Aphrodisia demonstrates that there are uncounted ways to prepare the hundreds of vari...Show more Here is a trio of taste treats for every southwestern kitchen. Chile Aphrodisia demonstrates that there are uncounted ways to prepare the hundreds of varieties of chiles, and offers tidbits of little-known chile lore: chiles have, for centuries, been a curative for many ailments, as well as an aphrodisiac for water fleas! The Brie Apple Quesadilla is the winner here. From Cilantro Secrets we learn that cilantro traveled from the famed Hanging Gardens of Babylon to New Mexico, and we should all be grateful it made the trip: is there a good salsa without it? Try Cilantro Corn Bread for a yum-in-tum experience. The earliest reference to citrus has been traced to 2200 B.C. and the Chinese Emperor, Ta Yu. Now citrus is enjoyed the world over, and Citrus Essentials tempts and tantalizes with treats that use lemons, limes, oranges, and tangerines. A favorite is Seared Scallops with Jalapeno Lime Aioli. Three books in the series--Cilantro Secrets, by Gwyenth Doland, Citrus Essentials, by Marilyn Noble, and Chile Aphrodisia, by Amy Reiley -- are reviewed here. (Chile Aphrodisia is not found in the PCPL catalog.) A fourth volume in the series, The Elegant Olive, by Teresa Kennedy, was also published in 2006 Show less

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Citrus Essentials

by Noble, Marilyn

Book - 2006

Here is a trio of taste treats for every southwestern kitchen. Chile Aphrodisia demonstrates that there are uncounted ways to prepare the hundreds of vari...Show more Here is a trio of taste treats for every southwestern kitchen. Chile Aphrodisia demonstrates that there are uncounted ways to prepare the hundreds of varieties of chiles, and offers tidbits of little-known chile lore: chiles have, for centuries, been a curative for many ailments, as well as an aphrodisiac for water fleas! The Brie Apple Quesadilla is the winner here. From Cilantro Secrets we learn that cilantro traveled from the famed Hanging Gardens of Babylon to New Mexico, and we should all be grateful it made the trip: is there a good salsa without it? Try Cilantro Corn Bread for a yum-in-tum experience. The earliest reference to citrus has been traced to 2200 B.C. and the Chinese Emperor, Ta Yu. Now citrus is enjoyed the world over, and Citrus Essentials tempts and tantalizes with treats that use lemons, limes, oranges, and tangerines. A favorite is Seared Scallops with Jalapeno Lime Aioli. Three books in the series--Cilantro Secrets, by Gwyenth Doland, Citrus Essentials, by Marilyn Noble, and Chile Aphrodesia, by Amy Reiley -- are reviewed here. (Chile Aphrodisia is not found in the PCPL catalog.) A fourth volume in the series, The Elegant Olive, by Teresa Kennedy, was also published in 2006 Show less

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