This new edition has the local information I was looking for. It has detailed information on anchorages, local marinas - with contact information - local people, history, and lots of pictures of where you may be planning to go. It is informative on a number of related subjects, and was very entertaining. A must for anyone planning to cruse in the San Juan Islands. It's my most used book on the subject.

Good adventure book with a strong female character Great Colorado setting

This book is filled with historical information about the mission and mission life in general. Historical perspective also on the reason the missions were built and later secularization.

Extremely detailed plans for your mission and step-by-step instructions on how to assemble the pieces. There are even suggestions as to how to replicate the look of the white Spanish adobe walls.

If your child chooses San Juan Bautista for his mission project, this book is a must have!

I have a collection of more than 100 books relating to Colorado andits history. "Images of the San Juans" is my favorite.

The large and well-preserved photographs from the Marvin and Ruth Gregory collection are fascinating as are the descriptions by P. David Smith. Most books offer only a sentence or two about a photograph but Mr. Smith gives a detailed description in a most interesting style. He points out small details in many of the photos which might otherwise go unnoticed. He answers questions and even raises a few of his own. I felt like I was being let in on some secrets from the past.

When I received the book, I anxiously leafed through the pages and stopped on page 38. The first words I read were "A chance to look back into the past is always something special."

Indeed, I enjoyed the journey through time.

The most interesting thing about IN SEASON is the author's personal tales relative to each of the principal ingredients about which he writes. It is more than a cookbook, it is fascinating personal epoch which draws you in and keeps your interest, all the while giving good advice and recipes about Northwest products.

Lots of good trips, lots of tips about timing your trip with the tides for a more enjoyable and safe trip. Good list of saftey tips. No book is a subsitute for experience but with this on you are less likely to get into trouble. The Puget Sound region has a lot of good open water kayaking and this book covers a lot of that ground.

Roger Henn, a native of Ouray, Colo., has been described as a storyteller extraordinaire, and indeed he is! In "Lies, Legends & Lore," his second book, Henn has compiled 43 stories he has collected over a lifetime of events that occurred? in the San Juans. No, the question mark is not a mistake. You see, with Henn one is never quite sure what to make of his stories. The following quote from the preface will give you an idea of what you can expect. "Unfortunately too many of today's historians are engaged in debunking the lore involved with the history and the personalities of the West...Give me the story that is told so well you are not sure when the truth stops and the great lie begins." I have read a considerable amount of history of the San Juan area but Henn's book introduced me to a virtual gold mine of little known facts and stories of everyday folks who settled the mountain towns that comprise the San Juans. The story of Billy Nagle, the murderer, will touch your heaart and leave you forever wondering if perhaps there is room for compassion in the administration of justice. The story of Rose's Cabin will bring back many memories tp those who have traveled the Alpine Loop Back Country Byway, or would like to. The story of Snow Snakes and Snow Mosquitoes, along with the one about a pet fly and murder, or justifiable homicide, will provide you with ample evidence that Henn surely deserves the title of storyteller extraordinaire. If you are looking for a well written, easy to read, delightful and informative book about the history and lore of the San Juan Mountain area, this book is a must read. Henn is one of those rare writers that can tell a story in print that leaves you feeling he is talking directly to you from in front of the livery stable in Ouray. And that's a fact!

A fascinating look into the history of mining in Southwest Colorado. The book is full of photographs and interviews that paint a real picture of what life was like for the men who worked the mines, and the mothers, wives , and daughters who lived with them in these isolated and rugged communities. The book provides an understanding not only of the tremendous hardships the miners endured, but also of the incredible accomplishments they achieved. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Southwest, or the history of hard rock mining.

This book gives you a present day, and historical look at the Mission. It captures so much of the spirit. It is beautifully photographed, each picture being a treasure in itself. It is wonderfully illustrated - the artist certainly understands the Mission, and it is so well written. The author paints a picture of the old and new in an amazing way. The whole book is a work of art in itself.

If you have ever visited the Mission, or intend to visit it, or any other of the Missions this book is a must read. It will make your visit a truly personal experience.

The latest addition to the "Moon Handbooks" travel guide series, San Juan Islands: Including Victoria And The Gulf Islands is a travel guide precisely written by Don Pitcher for vacationers looking to make their own travel and entertainment choices by create a unique and personalized travel plan suited entirely and specifically to their own personal tastes. With key information on accommodations, activities, points of interest, transportation, history, climate, and more of each island, San Juan Islands is an excellent travel planning and guidebook resource which is especially recommended as a quick and easy reference.