Borderland immigration and drug trafficking are heated issues for most people living in the Southwest. But for Arizona rancher-author Richard Collins, who operates a 13,000 acre ranch near the Mexican border, they are a daily occurrence. Wanting to hear firsthand from those living and working in the middle of the action, Collins embarks on a horseback journey along the Arizona-Sonoran borderlands in Riding Behind the Padre: Horseback Views from Both Sides of the Border. In this true story, Collins joins up with a congenial group of Mexican riders retracing the pathways of Eusebio Francisco Kino, the pioneering Jesuit priest who explored the same borderlands three hundred years prior. The riders include a cross-section of Mexico's growing middle class, bonded by faith in the Catholic Church, love of family and their country, and dedicated to the cause of Kino's sainthood. They are also troubled by America's failed war on drugs and its outdated immigration policies, and they often wonder if the United States is their ally or adversary. Through their perspectives and insights, the reader comes away with a better understanding of borderland complexities and a difficult but workable road map for the future. With a passion for landscape, horses, and history, this modern-day cowboy adventure unfolds in the Sonoran Desert where the dangers are fewer than advertised, beauty far outweighs ugliness, and most people are still friendly and caring.

The author, a renowned anthropologist, wrote this personal travelogue of his sojourn among the Tarahumara Indians in 1930. The book, unpublished in his lifetime, describes the landscape, people, traditions, language, and archaeology of the Chihuahua, Mexico region.

Owen Wister (1860-1938) was an American writer and "father" of western fiction. When he started writing, he naturally inclined towards fiction set on the western frontier. Wister's most famous work remains the novel The Virginian, set in the Wild West. It describes the life of a cowboy who is a natural aristocrat, set against a highly mythologized version of the Johnson County War and taking the side of the large land owners. The Virginian paved the way for many more westerns by such authors as Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour, and several others. It is also widely regarded as being the first cowboy novel. Table of Contents: The Dragon of Wantley Lin McLean The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains Philosophy 4: A Story of Harvard University Lady Baltimore Padre Ignacio: or, the Song of Temptation Red Man and White Little Big Horn Medicine Specimen Jones The Serenade At Siskiyuo The General's Bluff Salvation Gap The Second Missouri Compromise La Tinaja Bonita A Pilgrim on the Gila The Jimmyjohn Boss A Kinsman of Red Cloud Sharon's Choice Napoleon Shave-Tail Twenty Minutes for Refreshments The Promised Land Hank's Woman Mother How Doth the Simple Spelling Bee Non-Fiction: Musk-Ox, Bison, Sheep and Goat The Pentecost of Calamity A Straight Deal; Or, The Ancient Grudge

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Carlota Caulfield's Ticket to Ride of is a collection of poems, essays and interviews. It is an autobiographical evocation of the author's family history, and a beautiful homage to her mother. Written over a period of years-from 1995 to 2005-these pieces make up a life as it is being lived and imagined. In them we find the poet's playful irony. Caulfield, like her beloved painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo, loves intellectual puzzles.

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Owen Wister's 'OWEN WISTER Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive anthology showcasing his mastery in historical novels, Western classics, adventure, and romance stories, along with non-fiction historical works. Wister's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, well-developed characters, and a keen sense of storytelling that immerses readers in the American frontier. His works capture the essence of the Wild West era and offer a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the time, making it a valuable contribution to the Western genre and American literature as a whole. As a descendant of a prominent Pennsylvania family, Owen Wister drew inspiration from his experiences in the American West and his passion for preserving the spirit of the frontier. His background in law and his travels in the Western United States equipped him with the knowledge and insights that are reflected in his writing. Wister's dedication to portraying the West with authenticity and respect is evident in the detailed settings and engaging characters depicted in his works. I highly recommend 'OWEN WISTER Ultimate Collection' to readers who enjoy historical fiction, Western classics, and adventure stories. Wister's timeless tales and historical insights offer a captivating exploration of the American frontier that is sure to delight and educate readers of all ages.