Mexico's Copper Canyon Country: A Hiking and Backpacking Guide to Tarahumara-land

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Mexico's Copper Canyon Country.......2007-03-27

An insightful personal narrative about the most spectacular canyon system in all of North America. Mexico's Copper Canyon Country features invaluable information on trip planning and traveling in Mexico; route descriptions of mellow day-hikes and strenuous multi-day backpacks; and John Fayhee's personal experiences with the Tarahumara Indians. An indespensible guide to a spectacular land and its people.
--- from book's back cover

Mexico's Copper Canyon Country: A Hiking and Backpacking Guide

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Get topo maps instead
entertaining but doubtfully useful as a trail guide
Very Inciteful on Copper Canyon Adventures
When Fayhee says "impassable", it is impassable.

Mexico's Copper Canyon Country: A Hiking and Backpacking Guide
John Fayhee
Manufacturer: Johnson Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1555661246

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An insightful personal narrative about the most spectacular canyon system in all of North America. "Mexico's Copper Canyon Country" features invaluable information on trip planning and traveling in Mexico; route descriptions of mellow day hikes and strenuous multi-day backpacks; and John Fayhee's personal experiences with the Tarahumara Indians. An indispensable guide to a spectacular land and its people.

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Get topo maps instead.......2003-03-05

This book is more of a travelogue than a guidebook. I was expecting maps, trail lengths, phone numbers for hostels: the kind of things you get in a Lonely Planet or Falcon Books guide. Fayhee's book is a series of stories about his trips to Copper Canyon with a repetitious exhortation to "get a guide!" for most of the hikes he lists. If I wanted a guide I wouldn't have bought a guidebook. For anyone comfortable with some degree of self-reliance, go for topo maps and local contacts instead of this book.

entertaining but doubtfully useful as a trail guide.......2003-03-02

If you want to read interesting and funny adventures about foot travel in Copper Canyon, this is a great book. Fayhee is a a good writer, quite funny in a Dave Barry kind of way--especially with his use of exaggeration. In that respect, it's one of the best travel guide books I've read.

HOWEVER, I bought the book to get solid details on the trails of the area (including maps), and in this respect, the book is fatally lacking. After long essays on Fayhee's personal hiking experiences, the last 10% or less of each chapter is devoted specifics of the actual routes, and even that information is often none too specific. It seems to me that I am still stuck with buying topo maps and asking around for more detailed info on routes when I get down there. There's no way I would ever carry this book on a trip and attempt to navigate from it. I am returning it for this reason.

Very Inciteful on Copper Canyon Adventures.......2000-03-22

Fayhee's book was incredibly valuable during our recent 6 day adventure to the copper canyon. I read through four books on the subject, and found this book to be the most insightful of all. Some of the specifics are a little out of date since this place is changing so incredibly rapidly, but the stories and anecdotes were very inciteful. Best if used in conjunction with a more recent Guidebook. The suggestions and advice were most helpful in selecting the limited locations we could explore in our allotted time. Enjoyable to read and study in preparation, and the only book we took along with photocopied pages from other books.

When Fayhee says "impassable", it is impassable........1999-01-16

Informative and constantly entertaining, this book is an essential guide to visiting a truly magical place. I found the book accurate and useful in trip planning in addition to gaining a basic cultural education. Fayhee's attitude toward exploring an insulated and private culture is inspiring.

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Arlington National Cemetery spreads across the rolling hills west of the Potomac, a serene and reverent sanctuary for the presidents, soldiers, and heroes—famous and unsung alike—who lie in eternal rest among its green lawns and quiet glades, a roster dating back to America's birth and including many of the foremost names in our history. A national monument in the truest sense, Arlington's solemn beauty embraces a brave legacy—a heritage remembered and renewed every day as the military buries its own.

Bittersweet, breath-taking, sometimes heart-wrenching, always deeply respectful, this commemorative book guides readers gently over tree-lined slopes to share the ceremonies observed throughout the year, from the traditional wreath-laying on Memorial Day, which enshrines centuries of courage with a formality at once austere and profoundly emotional, to the moving graveside services that honor individual men and women who served our country. Captured in stunning color by a select group of gifted photographers, 220 unforgettable images create a portrait as poignant as it is proud.

Archival photographs also trace the history of the cemetery from the early National Historic Monument, "Arlington House," to the eternal flame at the Kennedy grave to sections for the lost astronauts and victims of the 9/11 Pentagon attack. With an Introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Atkinson, this lovely volume is both a fitting tribute and a stirring reminder of the values we Americans hold dear.

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Excellent Pictorial Essay.......2007-09-22

This splendid work presents a graphic and lasting tribute to those who rest on the hallowed ground of Arlington, giving comfort to those who mourn and courage to those who follow. Few citizens will ever face the dangers these faithful warriors and their families have known in giving their last measure of devotion. This book, these pictures and the faces of the loved ones portrayed tell the story of our nation through trial, tempest and terror, only to prevail and persevere in the immortal words of Abraham Lincoln said on a historic battlefield, in dedication of another cemetery on a day long ago -"that these dead shall not have died in vain." Arlington and this lasting and memorable work echo those words for all who can see, hear and feel the emotion displayed in this literary and artistic presentation.

Beautifully moving.......2007-08-04

This is a great book for anyone who wants to see what Arlington is like.

amaizing book.......2007-07-21

Sad and Beautiful this book tells the story and history of one of the most famous cemeteries. My brother is in ANC in section 60 Mr. Atkinson does a great job describing just how it is at Arlington.

excellent gift.......2007-07-17

This is a beautiful book to keep or give as a gift. I gave it to my dad (a Vietname Veteran) for Father's Day. He has it displayed in his living room; just about everyone who visits picks it up and looks through it.

Has Patriotism been forgotten? - Look inside the cover.......2007-07-16

I have purchased this as a "Thank you" gift for my cousin in rememberance of her mother (my aunt) who is buried in Arlington. As I was looking through this book, the pictures were so moving that I could not get through the entire thing in one sitting. The emotion the pictures evoke is insurmountable. What a sad reminder to us all of the freedoms we so take for granted and what has been sacrificed for this country.

Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Images of America)

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Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Images of America)
George W. Dodge
Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

ASIN: 0738543268
Release Date: 2006-10-16

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Arlington National Cemetery illustrates the evolution of the cemetery from a potter's field during the Civil War to the most prestigious military cemetery in the United States. The cemetery contains such significant monuments and sites as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Rough Rider Monument, the mast of the USS Maine, the Confederate Monument, and Freedman's Village. Today not only can one visit the graves of Supreme Court justices, George Washington Parke Custis, Pres. William Taft and Nellie Taft, and Pres. John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, but one can also see the burial places of generals and admirals, Medal of Honor recipients, doctors and nurses, land and space explorers, inventors, and soldiers.

Arlington National Cemetery: A Nation's Story Carved In Stone

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Grand book done by a real vet!

Arlington National Cemetery: A Nation's Story Carved In Stone

Manufacturer: Diane Pub Co
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Binding: Hardcover

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National Geographic: Arlington - Field of Honor

ASIN: 0756776732

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The stones of Arlington National Cemetery tell America's story in endless rows of nearly identical marble headstones, climbing the gentle Virginia hills and standing in mute testimony to fallen heroes and heroines. Even at a distance, from the air or from the George Washington Parkway, the meaning of the headstones is clear: men and women died to create this country; other men and women tamped cannon, shouldered guns, or piloted jet fighters to secure liberty. Through all the wars, through generation after generation, we have known these warriors. Here, we meet them in row after row.

The brother who took up arms against brother, the slaves who fought masters---all are now resting here. A mother and a daughter, both nurses in the Spanish-American War, shared a life of nurture; now they share a tombstone. Soldiers of the Revolutionary War, sailors of the War of 1812, the Civil War's U.S.C.T.---`Colored Troops'---the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II; presidents and poor men; the famous and the unknown; generals, admirals, and buck privates: all are honored here at Arlington, their individual stones joining others that recall battles and battalions and list those who died in service---on the Space Shuttle Challenger, on the USS Maine, at the Battle of the Bulge.

Each year millions of people visit Arlington. They watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They pay their respects at the eternal flame on John F. Kennedy's grave. They meander among the stones of those who died in the War of 1812, the Civil War, Vietnam---all of America's battles. They visit Arlington House and the Women In Military Service For America Memorial, where they learn about the thousands of women who have served the country since the Revolutionary War. They say good-bye to loved ones; they watch the elegant horses deliver a flag-draped coffin to its resting place. They listen to the rifle salutes. They study the headstones that spell out each chapter of our nation's development and commemorate those who died in battle and those who, after their military service, continued to serve their country, as a Supreme Court justice, a celebrated civil rights activist, a quiet citizen, a good neighbor.

Arlington National Cemetery: A Nation's Story Carved in Stone presents both a photographic memento of this national treasure and an introduction to all the place has to offer. From group monuments to individual headstones to sweeping landscapes, the intimacy and the vastness of Arlington are exquisitely expressed in 140 color photographs. It is a fitting tribute to the place where we can reflect on our past and treasure our present and gain a deeper understanding of the journey we are all taking together.

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Grand book done by a real vet!.......2004-05-22

Lorraine Jacyno Dieterle personally autgraphed a copy for my mother on May 20th 2004 at the Museum of Women in American Military History in Arlington Virginia. Mom built torpedoes in WWII. She and Lorraine Dieterle enjoyed talking about their mutual WW2 experiences. Highly recommended.

Arlington National Cemetery : Shrine to America's Heroes

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A Comprehensive Guide to a National Shrine
Arlington National Cemetary Shrine to National Heros. GREAT!

Arlington National Cemetery : Shrine to America's Heroes
James E. Peters , and James Edward Peters
Manufacturer: Woodbine House
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1890627143

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Arlington National Cemetery is America's most treasured national burial ground, steeped in history and the site of our most solemn, national memories. Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America's Heroes, the definitive guide that describes Arlington, its history, and its heroes, is now available in an updated, second edition. Painstakingly researched, Arlington National Cemetery has been written in close cooperation with Arlington National Cemetery, the National Park Service, and Arlington House. Revised and updated material includes additional page-long biographies of American heroes as well as greatly expanded listings of other notable persons buried at Arlington. Up-to-date sections on memorials and Arlington procedures, more photos, and an easy-to-use foldout map make this book a wonderful resource for history buffs, military personnel and their families, and tourists.

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A Comprehensive Guide to a National Shrine.......2003-05-16

I first found this book in it's first edition in 1994 after a trip to D.C. After picking it up from the library, I really wished that I had it when I was in D.C. I read it from cover to cover and learned so much about Arlington. I picked up the second edition during a visit to ANC in September, 2001. Every grave marker and memorial of renown is mentioned and the history behind the larger monuments is very good. It would be really nice if color pictures accompanied the text. I hope that Mr. Peters continues to update the book every now and then.

Arlington National Cemetary Shrine to National Heros. GREAT!.......2000-06-12

This is by far the best text devoted to the history of Arlington national cemetery I've seen. It begins with a detailed hisory of how the Washington-Lee family aquired the property, and the government seizure during the Civil war.. The property was used as a burial ground in part to prevent Robert E. Lee family from returning. The book goes on to list numerous notables now buried there and includes a brief but informative biography of each, most have pictures of the gravesite. Finally the book lists the many memorials inside and around the cemetery and the offical requirements for burial at Arlington.. A Fascinating book, I've read it several times and find something new every time I pick it up. Well worth purchasing for the history buff, or the casual tourist who wants to learn more about our most important national shrine.

Arlington National Cemetery: A Picture Story of America's Most Famous Burial Grounds from the Civil War to President John F Kennedy's Burial

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Arlington National Cemetery: A Picture Story of America's Most Famous Burial Grounds from the Civil War to President John F Kennedy's Burial
Gene Gurney
Manufacturer: Crown Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B0006BN4OC

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Attention holding, suspense novel, a great book!!!
10 plus stars....
Outstanding
Highly recommended.
A delight to read.

The Divine Plan: A Novel of Obsession
Sarah Vigil Swiger
Manufacturer: Burton Ernest
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ASIN: 0978505107

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Tragedy strikes when Jack Kacey, who has searched his entire life for the "one", finds his twin soul, Faith Smalley, married. Seized by obsession, possessing her consumes him as her unfulfilling, albeit comfortable, marriage collapses. With new discoveries emerging, she waivers, trying to decide which path destiny intends for her, and he becomes more certain this is their lifetime to reunite, pressuring her to abandon everything she fought to keep.

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Attention holding, suspense novel, a great book!!!.......2007-08-05

I enjoyed the book immensely, couldn't put it down. It really held my attention and I couldn't wait to get to the next chapter!!!

10 plus stars...........2007-07-14

Sarah- caught my attention when she reviewed my own memoir Forbidden Love With a Married Man; E-Mail Diaries, which prompted me to support my fellow author friends. The Divine Plan led me on a journey through the unspoiled reaches of my subconscious and imagination to provide much insight into our twin soul. This is a novel I highly recommend for anyone who is interested in understanding destiny.

Outstanding.......2007-03-12

I just recently read this book. It is very well written. The story flowed all the way to the end.
I was very impressed the way the book kept me interested all the way though. I just couldn't put it down. I learned a lot about obsession and how it can consume you and send your life into a downward spiral. Plus how it can effect other peoples lives. Great reading I highly recommend it.

Highly recommended........2006-12-10

The Divine Plan: A Novel of Obsession is a dark, suspenseful about the ramifications of possessing too much knowledge about one's "twin soul." A man who has searched his whole life for his twin soul finds his other half in an unfulfilling yet comfortable marriage. As her tenuous marriage erodes, he struggles to push her onto a path that reunites their destiny and let go of everything she strives to keep. Yet too much pressure can have brutal consequences upon one caught in the middle, and The Divine Plan reveals that free will and the joy of life are among the first ready casualties when plagued with too much foreknowledge about one's supposed destiny. Highly recommended.

A delight to read........2006-09-11

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of The
Divine Plan and have read it. It is one of the best novels I have read lately. The author has a great writing style that keeps the reader interested. The subtle plot twists are a delight to read. We all have or hope to have that 'special' one in our lives. Everyone can relate to this story in some way.

Cities of the Dead: Contesting the Memory of the Civil War in the South, 1865-1914 (Civil War America)

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Cities of the Dead: Contesting the Memory of the Civil War in the South, 1865-1914 (Civil War America)
William Blair
Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press
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ASIN: 0807828963
Release Date: 2003-11-01

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Exploring the history of Civil War commemorations from both sides of the color line, William Blair places the development of memorial holidays, Emancipation Day celebrations, and other remembrances in the context of Reconstruction politics and race relations in the South. His grassroots examination of these civic rituals demonstrates that the politics of commemoration remained far more contentious than has been previously acknowledged.

Commemorations by ex-Confederates were intended at first to maintain a separate identity from the U.S. government, Blair argues, not as a vehicle for promoting sectional healing. The burial grounds of fallen heroes, known as Cities of the Dead, often became contested ground, especially for Confederate women who were opposed to Reconstruction. And until the turn of the century, African Americans used freedom celebrations to lobby for greater political power and tried to create a national holiday to recognize emancipation.

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An insider's view and survey.......2007-01-04

Philip Bigler's IN HONORED GLORY: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY: THE FINAL POST (0918339677, $16.95) comes from a historian and educator who covers the history and future of the Arlington National Cemetery in a new updated fourth edition survey. What is contained here is expanded coverage of ceremonial units, and the impact of modern war outcomes - including the war on terrorism - on the cemetery's institution. IN HONORED GLORY, as an insider's view and survey, makes for an important historical guide to internment and honor alike.

In Honored Glory.......2001-08-31

Great book about the history of Arlington National Cemetery. It's a history of Arlington as well as devoting one to two pages to stories about some of the individuals that are buried there. Interesting little-known facts are in the book throughout. Truly pays respect those that rest at Arlington. Anyone going to Arlington should have this book, indispensable. RECOMMENDED.

"Where Valor Proudly Sleeps...".......2001-05-14

Arlington National Cemetery has long been a subject of interest to countless Americans. However, there has been a lack of solid information about the cemetery and its place in American history.

With this book, Mr. Bigler (a high school teacher and a former National Teacher of the Year awardee), has done justice to this fascinating subject. He has captured both the history and the spirit of this hallowed ground. He takes us from the original owners of the land and the pre-Revolutionary era through the Civil War and its transformation from a private estate, owned by Mrs. Mary Lee (the wife of Confederate General Robert E. Lee), to a national cemetery, through every conflict that American has fought in since that time right up to the modern era.

Anyone with even a casual interest in American History will find this book to be one that they simply cannot put down.

Michael Robert Patterson Webmaster, Arlington National Cemetery Website http://www.arlingtoncemetery.com

The History of True Honor.......2000-02-27

Whether you are a history buff or looking for information on Arlington National Cemetery, this book has everything you need. From how the land was acquired to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, its hard to put the book down. You don't have to be a military veteran to enjoy this book. I am on an Honor Guard and was looking for some history...I found it in this book. It makes you realize how others paid the ultimate sacrafice for the freedom you enjoy today.

Arlington National Cemetery (Cornerstones of Freedom Series)

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Arlington National Cemetery (Cornerstones of Freedom Series)
R. Conrad Stein
Manufacturer: Children's Press (CT)
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Binding: Paperback

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