An encyclopedic dictionary of place names and history of the Anza-Borrego Desert, "Anza-Borrego A to Z" is a user-friendly guide to desert byways, designed to enrich the Anza-Borrego experience. More than just a place names book, these entries tell "the rest of the story."
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A priceless guidebook...Pure scholarship...Lindsay deserves much credit for her indefatigable efforts on behalf of us all. -- Andrew Rolle, Emeritus Professor of American History
No visitor to Anza-Borrego should miss this book! -- William Bright, Emeritus Professor of Linguistics and Anthology
Only the most passionate love of the desert--together with five years of hard work!--could have produced this unique reference tool. -- Dr. Kevin Starr, State Librarian of California
No visitor to Anza-Borrego should miss this book! -- William Bright, Emeritus Professor of Linguistics and Anthology
Only the most passionate love of the desert--together with five years of hard work!--could have produced this unique reference tool. -- Dr. Kevin Starr, State Librarian of California
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Contains over 700 entries, 3 maps, and is the only single reference for the people, places and events of the Anza-Borrego area.
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Biographer and historian Diana Lindsay has been writing about the Anza-Borrego region of southern California since the 1960s. Her master's thesis in history and geography from San Diego State University was published as OUR HISTORIC DESERT: THE STORY OF ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK by Copley Books and the Union-Tribune Publishing Company in 1973. It was followed in 1978 by THE ANZA-BORREGO DESERT REGION--an area guidebook co-authored with Lowell Lindsay and published by Wilderness Press that is now in its fifth edition. Several other publications followed over the years including ANZA-BORREGO A TO Z: PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS and MARSHAL SOUTH AND THE GHOST MOUNTAIN CHRONICLES.
An award-winning photographer, her images have appeared in print in several monthly publicaitons and books. Her investigative reporting skills were developed while working at the Texas tri-state newspaper, the Amarillo GLOBE-NEWS, where she also wrote a popular hot-line column for many years.
Her latest publication is RICARDO BRECEDA: ACCIDENTAL ARTIST, a lavishly illustrated book abut the metal sculptor who has created ober 120 life-size sculptures in Borrego Valley surrounded by the magnificent Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
An award-winning photographer, her images have appeared in print in several monthly publicaitons and books. Her investigative reporting skills were developed while working at the Texas tri-state newspaper, the Amarillo GLOBE-NEWS, where she also wrote a popular hot-line column for many years.
Her latest publication is RICARDO BRECEDA: ACCIDENTAL ARTIST, a lavishly illustrated book abut the metal sculptor who has created ober 120 life-size sculptures in Borrego Valley surrounded by the magnificent Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
More than a reference book,
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This review is from: Anza-Borrego A to Z:: People, Places, and Things (Sunbelt Natural History Books) (Paperback)
Anza-Borrego A to Z is both an interesting and informative book on the Anza-Borrego desert area. I especially liked the organizational format used by the author. Lindsay's Introduction gives an overall historic summary of the area followed by an alphabetically listing of people, places and things relevant to the Anza-Borrego Desert. The author's encyclopedic entries with links to related entries will meet the needs of both the average reader and those interested in a more "in depth" study of the area. Anza-Borrego A to Z contains a wealth of information and will be especially helpful for: readers who would like more in-depth information about the area, guides who lead hikes in the Anza-Borrego Desert, people who love the desert environment and those who have just been introduced to the beauty and wonders of Anza-Borrego. Lindsay substantiates her dedication to Anza-Borrego by her pledge to donate all author royalties to the Anza-Borrego Foundation!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not your average encyclopedia!,
This review is from: Anza-Borrego A to Z:: People, Places, and Things (Sunbelt Natural History Books) (Paperback)
Anyone who has ever had any contact with the Anza-Borrego region, or anyone who might even have an interest in going there someday, will enjoy Anza-Borrego A to Z. Diana Lindsay has compiled an encyclopedia of information on the area that will be the standard reference work for many years to come. Only through years of contact and relationship building with a region can someone produce a book like this. Lindsay has arranged her book alphabetically in the form of an encyclopedia. To look up information, turn to the subject and there it is. Cross-references at the end of each entry direct the reader to other related entries and an extensive index also aids in the discovery process. However, the book is more than just an encyclopedia. Lindsay's prose makes the history of the desert come to life. As in her 1973 book "Our Historic Desert", hard to find facts and local historical gems are interwoven to form an intimate look at one of the most historically significant regions of the Southwest. Written as a companion to the guidebook "The Anza-Borrego Desert Region", co-authored with her husband Lowell, the Lindsay's now have compiled the most up to date information on the Colorado Desert regions of eastern San Diego County. When you hold these books in your hand, you're actually holding a historian and knowledgeable tour guide wrapped up in between the covers. I had anticipated the publication of this book for quite a while, and when I finally had my copy, I came home and sat on the couch, planning to simply skim the book and get a feel for it. Several hours later, I discovered that I'd simply been reading through the book, page by page. This is definitely not your average compendium of encyclopedic facts!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional!,
By Ingrid Coffin (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Anza-Borrego A to Z:: People, Places, and Things (Sunbelt Natural History Books) (Paperback)
This book is exceptional! It is so clearly written and interesting. I didn't realize there was soooo much I didn't know about Borrego! I just love it!
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