I was VERY impressed with the details of so many campgrounds in Arizona. I did not expect the book to be so detailed.

The author carefully weaves his own experiences as a Grand Canyon river guide with the history of the Canyon. This book will keep you enthralled right up to the last page.

I would heartily recommend this narrative to all who enjoy adventure books. This classic should be on the bookshelves of everyone who enjoyes whitewater rafting.

You will, I believe, be fascinated by the side-by-side comparisons of photographs taken in 1923 and 1991, and the remarkable degree of change or lack of change in many of them over the span of 68 years. If you have run the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, or hiked it extensively, you will undoubtedly recognize many of the river and rock features that are depicted in this relatively slim volume (167 pages). A favorite of mine is plate 17, Nankoweap Ruins, taken high above the river. This must be one of the most photographed scenes in the Grand Canyon below the rim, and I know that many river runners have their own shot of this same down-river vista in their personal photo albums. There are 45 sets of photographs in the book, and each set comes with a description of the shot, any significant changes that may have occurred, and other information useful for appreciating the photographs.

The authors achieved a nice balance between text and photos, and provided informative historical summaries of both Grand Canyon river running and the 1923 Birdseye Expedition that produced the original photos. Of possible interest to reader/photographers are overhead maps of locations of all of the shots. With the maps yet more "rephotography" can take place in coming years.

If you love the Grand Canyon, especially at river level, I think you'll love this book.

Leland J. Hanchett, Jr. takes you back to the old west when the stage coach first rumbled on Arizona's dusty trails. New roads were built between Prescott and Wickenburg, Wickenburg and Phoenix and then Phoenix to Prescott via the Black Canyon to accommodate the new stage line. Hanchett uses the actual transcripts from the Prescott Miner newspaper to help delineate the many triumphs and woes of these new roads.

You'll meet true western personalities such as Darrel Duppa, Henry Wickenburg and Jack Swilling. These men are emblematic of Arizona's rich history and Hanchett does a nice job of portraying their character.

Don't miss 'Catch the Stage to Phoenix" if you are even remotely interested in Arizona history. I found myself reading it twice because I was afraid I missed something the first time around. This book is also full of interesting pictures and maps. This book is a winner and will make you want to read more of Leland J. Hanchett.

This is a delightful little book filled with recipes and family stories the authors grew up with. Records a way of life and a way of cooking that can raise the cultural awareness of all Americans! Great book!

Terri Fields' Counting Arizona's Treasures is a simple counting book for young readers. Each two-page spread features beautiful photographs by tony Marinella of locations to visit in Arizona, and ten little lizards scurry around and split up to visit each one of them, later getting together to share their stories. A simple and enjoyable celebration of Arizona as well as a countdown book from 10 to 1.

This book is a must if you love steam engines, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad history and the revival of railroad excursion trips to the Grand Canyon

A Cowman's Wife is a fasinating account of one woman's adventure in south-western Arizona. Mary Kidder Rak captured this chapter of her life in very personal and humurous terms as well as giving us a glimpse into ranch life in the early 1900's. If you're looking for a book that gives you an up close and personal view of the life of an adventurous woman or of life in the American SW., this is a must read! PS: Check your maps for the ranch Mary and her husband lived on, it's still a landmark!

I really just can't believe it's out of print--it makes no sense to me.This book is a true treasure. It stays with me, and I've read it several times and given it to all my friends. It is an interesting, touching, and funny story of a family, akin to the work of John Irving. I encourage you to order an out of print search and read it for yourself.

You didn't really write this, did you?

Signed,
One of your ex-wives!

This is a totally awesome compillation about the central Arizona railroad system. i reccomend it very highly to anyone.