John M - 11-23-2009 at 01:16 PM
Out of deference to Jack Swords use of the phrase "Newest Book on Baja" - and because I do not know when on Saturday that book was released, I am
pleased to also report on a nice brand new book on Baja.
This is a book by Dr. W. Michael Mathes - proific author and well-respected historian of Baja among many other talents.
Title is: The Land of Calafia: A Brief History of Peninsular California, (1533-1848). This book, thus, ends with the treaty of Guadalupe-Hildalgo. The
bibliography of English language reference material is wonderful; there are no photographs in the book.
This is a small format, 143 page book published by CAREM and proceeds support the projects of this historical and cultural organization.
The book is available by mail through CAREM for $15.00 including shipping and handling. A discount for multiple book orders may be available.
CAREM
c/o Zella Ibanez
P.O. Box 280
Tecate, CA 91980
John M.
[Edited on 11-23-2009 by John M]
David K - 11-23-2009 at 04:33 PM
Thanks for showing the book John... Wilderone actually announced it back in June in this thread (on the Baja Literature and Historic Interest forum):
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=39161
That make the Mathes book the third newest?
1) Maritime History of Baja California
2) The Baja California Almanac 2009
3) The Land of Calafia