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  • - A Reader's Journey to Iconic Places of the American Southwest
    af David J. Weber
    258,95 kr.

    Tells the story of fifteen iconic sites across Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and southern Colorado through the eyes of the explorers, missionaries, and travelers who were the first nonnatives to describe them. Readers will delight in the skilful evocation of the sweeping landscapes and the sense of discovery that so enchanted early explorers.

  • - The Fur Trade in the Far Southwest, 1540-1846
    af David J. Weber
    278,95 kr.

  • af David J. Weber
    299,95 kr.

    In this widely praised collection of essays, Weber explores the complex ways that myth and history have intersected in the remembrance of the Southwest's Hispanic past. Weber's engaging essays on the works of such respected scholars as Herbert Eugene Bolton, Frederick Jackson Turner, and John Francis Bannon examine the practice of history, particularly its myth-making power.

  • - The Brief Edition
    af David J. Weber
    258,95 kr.

    This compact synthesis of David J. Weber’s prize-winning history of colonial Spanish North America vividly tells the story of Spain’s three-hundred-year tenure on the continent. From the first Spanish-Indian contact through Spain’s gradual retreat, Weber offers a balanced assessment of the impact of each civilization upon the other. Praise for the previous edition:"e;I cannot imagine a single book giving a more comprehensive and balanced study of Spain's presence in North America."e;—Louis Kleber, History Today "e;For readers seeking to understand the larger meaning of the Spanish heritage in North America, Weber's vivid narrative is a must. This is social and cultural history at its best."e;—Howard R. Lamar, Yale University "e;A superb study."e;—Choice "e;[A] deeply researched and splendidly conceived and written survey."e;—Alvin M. Josephy, Jr., New York Times Book Review

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