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[*] posted on 10-23-2017 at 12:25 PM
a land of desert and drought - Baja in 1911


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.

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[*] posted on 10-23-2017 at 01:01 PM


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[*] posted on 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.
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[*] posted on 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.
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[*] posted on 10-23-2017 at 02:29 PM


Yubay!

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[*] posted on 10-24-2017 at 07:49 AM


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[*] posted on 10-24-2017 at 07:51 AM


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[*] posted on 10-24-2017 at 08:17 AM


So cool!



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[*] posted on 10-26-2017 at 07:29 AM


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[*] posted on 10-26-2017 at 07:30 AM


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[*] posted on 10-26-2017 at 07:33 AM


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[*] posted on 10-26-2017 at 08:21 AM


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[*] posted on 10-26-2017 at 08:23 AM


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[*] posted on 10-26-2017 at 08:19 PM


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[*] posted on 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..

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[*] posted on 10-27-2017 at 10:34 AM


Awesome post! Thanks for sharing :bounce:
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