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New Mexico Handbook (4th ed)

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Several years ago, I ventured into New Mexico armed only with this guidebook. I experienced several wonderful places (e.g., the D.H. Lawrence Ranch; a native American owned restaurant serving traditional food) only because I had read about them in this book. The author has a gift for conveying vast amounts of information in a very readable (and often humorous) format. I learned not only about the cities, towns, and attractions of New Mexico, but also about its biological, anthropological and historical diversity. Subsequent to my trip, I lost my copy of this book; I am very pleased that a new version of the handbook is due out in May 2000.

In 1993, I traveled by train to New Mexico and my plans for my two-week tour were based on Metzger's handbook. I traveled only in the north-western quadrant, due to time limitations, but I found the book precise, helpful, fun (he writes so well), and so very informative. I just purchased a copy for a friend who is moving there rather tentatively (she may come back to California). Metzger's book excited me, was my Bible while there; and though I had other books it was my main source. Thank you Stephen Metzger. I am buying the new edition, since I moved a year ago and misplaced the old one.