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"...good fun and gives a real insider's view of the state." -- The New Mexican, May 21, 2006
"A collection of essays about lesser-known figures in and fascinating aspects of New Mexico history." -- Albuquerque Tribune, July 20, 2006
"Appealing, wide-ranging collection of New Mexico stories." -- Albuquerque Journal, July 20, 2006
"Insightful collection of essays." -- SantaFean, December 2006
"Silverman's style is entertaining." -- Author's Den, October 8, 2006
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This entertaining collection explores some of the forgotten moments and people who have defined New Mexico--and America. From Dennis Hopper to Hispanic civil rights hero Dennis Chávez, Buddy Holly to Martha Graham, Native American artists to Spanish conquistadores, basketball to boxing, volcano experts to Pueblo activists, and from Roswell's alien party to Santa Fe's Indian Market, Untold New Mexico offers a relevant and fascinating tour through New Mexico's history. With its stories of mavericks and innovators--Igor Stravinsky, Pancho Villa, and Wile E. Coyote all make appearances--Untold New Mexico will surprise and move you, revealing some of the many ways New Mexico has carved its special place in American culture and history. Also included are commentaries and contributions from Leonard Maltin, Peter Fonda, Jon Bowman, Kathryn Flynn, Steve Terrell, Quintina Deschenie and Larry Crumpler.
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"...good fun and gives a real insider's view of the state." -- The New Mexican, May 21, 2006
"A collection of essays about lesser-known figures in and fascinating aspects of New Mexico history." -- Albuquerque Tribune, July 20, 2006
"Appealing, wide-ranging collection of New Mexico stories." -- Albuquerque Journal, July 20, 2006
"Insightful collection of essays." -- SantaFean, December 2006
"Silverman's style is entertaining." -- Author's Den, October 8, 2006
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This entertaining collection explores some of the forgotten moments and people who have defined New Mexico--and America. From Dennis Hopper to Hispanic civil rights hero Dennis Chávez, Buddy Holly to Martha Graham, Native American artists to Spanish conquistadores, basketball to boxing, volcano experts to Pueblo activists, and from Roswell's alien party to Santa Fe's Indian Market, Untold New Mexico offers a relevant and fascinating tour through New Mexico's history. With its stories of mavericks and innovators--Igor Stravinsky, Pancho Villa, and Wile E. Coyote all make appearances--Untold New Mexico will surprise and move you, revealing some of the many ways New Mexico has carved its special place in American culture and history. Also included are commentaries and contributions from Leonard Maltin, Peter Fonda, Jon Bowman, Kathryn Flynn, Steve Terrell, Quintina Deschenie and Larry Crumpler.
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New Mexico, Santa Fe, Indian Market, Taos Pueblo, United States, New York, Blue Lake, Canyon Road, Las Vegas, New Deal, Civil War, Native American, Road Runner, Valles Caldera, Pancho Villa, Chuck Jones, Easy Rider, Nineteenth Amendment, Eloise Kennedy, House of Representatives, Martha Graham, The Hired Hand, Ansel Adams, Best of Show, Billy the Kid New!
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New Mexico, Santa Fe, Indian Market, Taos Pueblo, United States, New York, Blue Lake, Canyon Road, Las Vegas, New Deal, Civil War, Native American, Road Runner, Valles Caldera, Pancho Villa, Chuck Jones, Easy Rider, Nineteenth Amendment, Eloise Kennedy, House of Representatives, Martha Graham, The Hired Hand, Ansel Adams, Best of Show, Billy the Kid New!
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- Edward Weston by Nancy Newhall on 4 pages
- Easy Rider by Peter Fonda on 4 pages
- Edward Weston: The Form of the Nude (Monographs) by Amy Conger on 4 pages
- Rave On: The Biography of Buddy Holly by Philip Norman on page 11, page 14, and Back Matter
- Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons by Leonard Maltin on page 116, page 119, and Back Matter
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