Barren, Wild, and Worthless Living in the Chihuahuan Desert |
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| Author:
| Tweit, Susan J. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8165-4905-4 |
| Publication Date: | May 2022 |
| Publisher: | University of Arizona Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $40.00 |
Book Description:
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Appearing barren and most definitely wild, the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States may look worthless to some, but for Susan Tweit it is an inspiration. In this collection of seven elegant personal essays, she explores undiscovered facets of this seemingly hostile environment. With eloquence, passion, and insight, she describes and reflects on the relationship between the land, history, and people and makes this underappreciated...
More Description Appearing barren and most definitely wild, the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States may look worthless to some, but for Susan Tweit it is an inspiration. In this collection of seven elegant personal essays, she explores undiscovered facets of this seemingly hostile environment. With eloquence, passion, and insight, she describes and reflects on the relationship between the land, history, and people and makes this underappreciated region less barren for those who would share her journeys.