| Nogales: Life and Times on the Frontier Contributor(s): Eppinga, Jane (Author), Pimeria Alta Historical Society (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738524050 ISBN-13: 9780738524054 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 978.02 |
| Series: Making of America (Arcadia) |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.54" W x 9.92" (0.88 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Arizona - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Nogales inhabits La Frontera, the Arizona-Mexico border country that exists as much as a state of mind as a place. Here among the saguaro under the Sonoran desert sun came conquerors under the flags of Spain, Mexico, the United States, and the Confederate States. From the arrival of Fray Marcos de Niza in the Ambos Nogales territory in 1539 when Nogales was part of New Spain, through the marches of Conquistadores along Spain's El Camino Real or Royal Road, to the exploits of Apache warriors and the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa, Nogales has been at the center of life on the frontier. Nogales: Life and Times on the Frontier explores the rich history of this area seasoned by cultures from across the border and around the world. Tales of the bustling ranching, railroad, mining, military, and produce industries are brought to life through the eyes of figures like rancher Pete Kitchen and West Point's first African-American graduate Henry Ossian Flipper. These unique stories are highlighted by striking images from vintage postcards, period photographs, detailed maps, and other illustrations that chronicle the journey from lonely Spanish outpost to thriving modern gateway. |
Contributor Bio(s): Eppinga, Jane: - Award-winning Arizona historian Jane Eppinga is the author of several books and articles on the Grand Canyon State's history. A member of the Pimer a Alta Historical Society as well as the Arizona Historical Society and the Western Writers of America, she shares her love for and knowledge of La Frontera in this engaging new work.Pimeria Alta Historical Society: - Award-winning Arizona historian Jane Eppinga is the author of several books and articles on the Grand Canyon State's history. A member of the Pimer a Alta Historical Society as well as the Arizona Historical Society and the Western Writers of America, she shares her love for and knowledge of La Frontera in this engaging new work. |