BajaNomad - a land of desert and drought - Baja in 1911

a land of desert and drought - Baja in 1911

gueribo - 10-23-2017 at 12:25 PM

An article written for National Geographic by Edward William Nelson, a noted naturalist and ethnologist. It's a bit longish, but cool to read his observations of Baja in 1911. I'll post the whole article as I get time. Some great photos. His book, Lower California and Its Natural Resources, is also a gem.

gueribo - 10-23-2017 at 01:01 PM

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elfbrewery - 10-23-2017 at 01:10 PM

I'd be interested in the article by Roy Chapman Andrews. As a kid, I read his dinosaur book over and over again every week. Some people say he was the real inspiration for the Indiana Jones character.

gueribo - 10-23-2017 at 02:27 PM

Sadly, I only have the Baja portion of the magazine. But I bet your local librarian could help you. Mine has been amazing at finding resources for me.

gueribo - 10-23-2017 at 02:29 PM

Yubay!

gueribo - 10-24-2017 at 07:49 AM

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David K - 10-24-2017 at 08:17 AM

So cool!

gueribo - 10-26-2017 at 07:29 AM

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gueribo - 10-26-2017 at 07:33 AM

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gueribo - 10-26-2017 at 01:08 PM

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David K - 10-26-2017 at 08:19 PM

More please!

billklaser - 10-26-2017 at 09:49 PM

Elephant tree. also known as "Torote", is know as a medicinal vegetation for respiratory issues. Cut off the green leaves and make a tea out of it. I was told about this from a Baja native years ago. Did some research and tried it, seems to work well. Thank you Gueribo, very interesting..

[Edited on 10-27-2017 by billklaser]

gueribo - 10-27-2017 at 10:29 AM

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basautter - 10-27-2017 at 10:34 AM

Awesome post! Thanks for sharing :bounce:

gueribo - 10-27-2017 at 10:35 AM

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gueribo - 10-27-2017 at 11:02 AM

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wessongroup - 10-27-2017 at 11:48 AM

Thanks much

gueribo - 10-27-2017 at 11:58 AM

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gueribo - 10-27-2017 at 12:00 PM

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gueribo - 10-27-2017 at 12:03 PM

The end!

Mexitron - 10-27-2017 at 01:26 PM

Quote: Originally posted by billklaser

Elephant tree. also known as "Torote", is know as a medicinal vegetation for respiratory issues. Cut off the green leaves and make a tea out of it. I was told about this from a Baja native years ago. Did some research and tried it, seems to work well. Thank you Gueribo, very interesting..

[Edited on 10-27-2017 by billklaser]

I'm guessing that this is Pachycormus discolor. Not sure which genera of Torote is the medicinal one but Pachycormus is in the Sumac family (Anacardiaceae) while the Bursera are in the Burseraceae which includes the Frankincense and Myrrh plants.

Mexitron - 10-27-2017 at 01:31 PM

Nelson's book is a gem for sure! He and Goldman had quite the arduous treks through Baja.

David K - 10-29-2017 at 08:30 AM

The paragraph about the giant California Condors they saw in Baja was cool ("making the turkey vultures look like pygmies")!

gueribo - 10-29-2017 at 08:43 AM

And used the quill feathers for carrying fine gold!