by Eduardo Esparza Terrazas (2004)
A history of a town and region which figured prominently in the history of Chihuahua from the seventeenth century through the early 20th century.
Regina M. Marchi
Examines how Day of the Dead celebrations among America's Latino communities have changed throughout history, discussing how the traditional celebration has been influenced by mass media, consumer culture, and globalization.
Robert Flynn and Susan Russell
As they reminisce about their childhood, thirteen interviewees chronicle life in Texas and other parts of the West during the early part of the twentieth century.
Wil Mara
"Explores the life of a colonial gunsmith and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.
Gary Snyder
"Long rumored to exist, The Great Clod collects several essays published in The Coevolution Quarterly almost forty years ago when Snyder briefly described this work as 'The China Book,' and several others, the majority, never before published in any form. 'Summer in Hokkaido,' 'Wild in China,' 'Ink and Charcoal,' 'Wolf-Hair Brush,' these essays turn from being memoirs of travel to prolonged considerations of art, culture, natural history and religion"--Provided by publisher.