Anza-Borrego A to Z: People, Places, and Things (Hardcover)

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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

Product Description

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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Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Sunbelt Publications (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932653421
• ISBN-13: 978-0932653420
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,837,353 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a reference book, February 13, 2001

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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!, December 26, 2000

By	Kent Duryee (Carlsbad, California) - See all my reviews

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!, December 12, 2000

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!