The San Luis Valley: Land of the Six-armed Cross, Second Edition [Paperback]

Virginia McConnell Simmons (Author, Introduction), David Fridtjof Halaas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

In this sparkling new edition of The San Luis Valley: Land of the Six-Armed Cross, Virginia McConnell Simmons lays before the reader the stories and voices of this multicultural land. Ranging from prehistoric peoples and historic Indians to early Spanish settlers, trappers, American explorers, railroads, and Euro-American pioneers, this book is a comprehensive volume covering the geography and social history of Colorado's San Luis Valley.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The author's delightful sense of humor, enthusiasm for people, and an ability to bring historical characters to life make the book interesting to a wide range of readers." -- San Luis Valley Historian

"This handsome volume on the San Luis Valley of Colorado will soon become the standard reference book for journalists, students, historians, and casual readers." -- Journal of the West

"Simmons presents highly original scholarship in a flowing style rippled with imagery and wit." -- Rocky Mountain News

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"Simmons movingly and accurately relates this human tragedy [of modern Ute history] even into the cultural revitalisation movements of recent times..." -- Choice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Colorado; 2 Sub edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087081530X
• ISBN-13: 978-0870815300
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #723,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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