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Britishers were not uncommon on the frontier of the American Southwest. Most of them, well-financed, came to acquire land and purchase cattle, intending to make their fortunes at ranching. But almost all were lured to America's Wild West as much by its romantic image as by the opportunity to grow rich. One of the younger members of that breed of Englishmen was Richard Baxter Townshend, hungry for adventure and prosperity, who landed at the foot of...
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Susan E. Wallace takes us into the heart of nineteenth-century New Mexico and its surrounding Indian Pueblos. Eagerly, she shares her adventures and observations about the land, history, customs and inhabitants. We start with her journey West first by rail and then by buckboard. We go with her to her first contact with Native Americans and attend an Indian ceremony. We share her excitement as she forces open a heavy wooden door into a locked and forgotten...
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1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
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"Heading south of the border, George Bauer travels to Mexico for a train ride to massive Copper Canyon. While it resembles Arizona's Grand Canyon, Copper Canyon is four times larger. George rides along with some visitors on the famous Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad and explores the canyon. The program also includes a look at safety issues that women--especially older women--should consider when traveling alone to distant places. Seasoned travelers...
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1 videodisc (49 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
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Film discusses how Native Americans believed the land itself was alive. Relates how the land with its harshness and beauty has shaped all those who have lived there. It is a land of generosity, spirit, heart and voice--a land of enchantment.
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"Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, New Mexico Off the Beaten Path shows you the Land of Enchantment with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed--from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So if you've been there, done that one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten...
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Culture Smart! Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society. It describes how people socialize and meet members of the opposite sex, the dynamics of daily life, the central importance of family, and the annual cycle of Catholic feasts and fiestas. For business travelers there are key sections on the economy and vital insights into the general business culture. The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural...
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240 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Volcanic activity and human turmoil forged the complexion of our nation's forty-seventh state, New Mexico.Explore, absorb, and enjoy along with author Donna Blake Birchell as she takes you to the little- and well-known attractions of the Land of Enchantment. New Mexico has one of the oldest cultures in the United States, yet many still do not know of her great beauty . . ." -- back cover.
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