The Desert States: Smithsonian Guides (Smithsonian Guide to Historic America) (Vol 10) [Paperback]

Michael S. Durham (Author)

Book Description

Series: Smithsonian Guide to Historic America | Publication Date: March 15, 1998

The Smithsonian Guides to Historic America h ave undergone their first major revision since their origina l release. The twelve volumes make up a comprehensive presen tation of sites of historical interest & museums covering al l States of the Union. '

Product Details

• Paperback: 446 pages
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang; Revised edition (March 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556706413
• ISBN-13: 978-1556706417
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,345,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have the older version and it's wonderful, September 18, 2001

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This review is from: The Desert States: Smithsonian Guides (Smithsonian Guide to Historic America) (Vol 10) (Paperback)

I have this book, but it was published in 1990. In other words, I do not have the revised and updated version.

However, if this one is anything like the copy I have, it is wonderful. The full color pictures are lovely and are used to enhance the text.

Although this book doesn't tell the history of these states, it visits historic places within each state. Much of the history of these four states (NM, AZ, NV, UT) is told through the landscape and historic buildings of each state.

I have enjoyed every place that I have visited and my visits have only been enhanced by using this book as a resource in my travels.