New Mexico's Best Ghost Towns: A Practical Guide [Paperback]

Philip Varney (Author), Tony Hillerman (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1987

This useful guidebook surveys more than 80 ghost towns, grouped by geographic area. First published in 1981 and now available only from UNM Press, it has been praised in particular for its instructions on how to reach even the most obscure sites.

"An invaluable guide to anybody wanting to visit any of New Mexico's ghost towns."--Howard Bryan, Albuquerque Tribune

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This useful guidebook surveys more than 80 ghost towns, grouped by geographic area. First published in 1981 and now available only from UNM Press, it has been praised in particular for its instructions on how to reach even the most obscure sites.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: University of New Mexico Press (November 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826310109
• ISBN-13: 978-0826310101
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #572,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, but a little old and not organized the best, March 4, 2007

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Dustin M. Dudley - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Mexico's Best Ghost Towns: A Practical Guide (Paperback)

Of all of the ghost towns books I own or have read by Phillip Varney, this is probably the worst. But that being said, this book is not that bad. It was written in 1981, so many of the sites are not there any more. It is a black and white photos, which is a drawback once you have seen his newer books. The maps are not really laid out very well. Also the chapters are a little confusing as to their organization. I think he has leaned how to write a perfect ghost town book since (his CO and AZ book are great). But the sites in the book are the best sites to see in NM, he didn't leave anything out. I have been to many of the sites and have taken fantastic pictures myself (in color and B&W). Therefore, I know how good the pictures in the book can look. But if you haven't been to any ghost towns before and you want a New Mexico ghost town book, then it is still one of the best ones out there.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!, October 18, 2006

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K. Sindy "Road Trip Enthusiast" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Mexico's Best Ghost Towns: A Practical Guide (Paperback)

I loved this book. I went on a trip recently to New Mexico and followed one of the paths listed in the book and tried to see if I could find all the places listed. The pictures helped in locating some sites. Some buildings in some of the pictures are gone but it turned out to be a fun and adventurous day trip. I recommend this book if you can get it.