Hola Amigos, I am finding more books from the past in my library that you might like to see! I am limiting the number of book photos to about 6 per
thread, so those with dial-up (like me) can see the thread photos without waiting several minutes.
This guide book was one of several that came out just after the Baja Highway was completd (Dec. 1973). Published in 1975, 'Adventure to Land's End' by
Paul Fischer is full size (8 1/2" X 11") and contains many photographs and maps of the main roads (paved and graded) in Baja.
Sanborn's Baja Guide of Jan. 1974
David K - 12-8-2004 at 08:34 PM
Very complete details of Hwy. 1, just after it was finished. Dangerous curves are noted, etc. I believe it was free to their auto insurance customers.
From La Siesta Press, 1980
David K - 12-8-2004 at 08:40 PM
wilderone - 12-9-2004 at 09:48 AM
Had an idea, but not enough resources, personally, to make it happen. However, between you, Norm Christie, and others for starters, I think it would
be great for Baja Cactus to have an exclusive Baja book library at his new hotel, from donated books (or maybe at Mama Espinoza's?). El Rosario is a
significant town in Baja's history, with the founding families still in residence. Duplicate titles that we may have, copies of maps, donated new
publications, could all become part of a great resource which could build over time. I think easy to implement, but ensuring the safe condition and
cataloguing if the books would take some effort. What do you think?David K - 12-9-2004 at 05:27 PM
That's a great idea! What an incentive to stay a Baja Cactus Motel, if you could 'check out' a book from the lobby to study in your room, or just read
in the lobby?
Norm Christie is 'Rockman' here on Nomad. Neal Johns has the second gretest collection of Baja Nomads... I might be a distant third?
Since my kids (at their age) have no Baja Fever, I was already trying to think of how all of you amigos could have access to my collection after I
die. The Baja Cactus Baja Library sounds great.
Let's see what Antonio thinks...
The Mother of California c1908
David K - 12-9-2004 at 09:16 PM
Before Camp and Camino in Lower California, Arthur W. North wrote this Baja classic. Perhaps my oldest Baja book, it was given to me by Choral Pepper.
Camp and Camino... 1910
David K - 12-9-2004 at 09:29 PM
Reprinted in 1977 by the Rio Grande Press, this is Arthur North's best known Baja adventure book after traveling the peninsula by mule and foot
beginning in December, 1905!
Who's this guy?
David K - 12-9-2004 at 09:38 PM
Written by a young David K in 1974, this Baja Road Guide comprised half of The Baja Bulletin's Special Edition, Jan. 1975. Great articles by other
authors (Tom Miller, Mike McMahan, Jerry Klink, and others) comprised the second half.
[Edited on 12-11-2004 by David K]wilderone - 12-10-2004 at 09:34 AM
I'm glad you support the library idea. I'm not aware of anything like it in Baja, and as people become aware of this unique collection, they can
automatically send scientific reports and archaeology papers, etc. as well (for instance the Sierra de la Giganta biologic study and the SD Museum of
Man Rock Art papers), even photos taken in years past. David K - 12-10-2004 at 10:29 AM
I think it is a great idea, and I do have contact with several Baja enthusiasts who would likely support the project in some manner.
You know that Graham Mackintosh has taken over as editor of Discover Baja's newsletter/magazine. We had lunch to discuss future projects. This sounds
like a good one and it benefits all Baja travel buffs.
WOW!!!
BajaCactus - 12-10-2004 at 03:21 PM
That is a great idea indeed....!!!
Wilderone.... thank you very much for thinking in us to be a part of this excellent project!!....
I would be very happy to help in anyway to make this happen....
Count with us to implement whatever is necessary in the BajaCactus Motel Lobby to have this books available by anyone who travels thru Baja....
Let me know what is next...
[Edited on 12-10-2004 by BajaCactus]bajalera - 12-10-2004 at 03:30 PM
So if you're going to count books, David, I'd like to know how many other Nomads have.
LeeDavid K - 12-10-2004 at 03:38 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by bajalera
So if you're going to count books, David, I'd like to know how many other Nomads have.
Lee
Have what? I don't understand what "count books" means, perhaps?
What I mean
bajalera - 12-10-2004 at 10:04 PM
by "count books," is how many books about Baja do each of you guys own? You've already announced who's supposed to have the most, with yourself as a
possible third. But if we're going to tot up acquisitions, I'd to get in the running.
Or maybe not. That's why I'm curious as to how many books other Nomads have.
LeeDavid K - 12-11-2004 at 01:29 AM
I see, well I don't know what we all have, but I know Norm (Rockman) has such a large collection, that he has a list of trades or for sale books and
magazines. Neal has been collecting Baja books since he caught Baja fever... I just have a bunch from being in love with the place since I was a kid
in the 1960's. Recently I began cruising the used book stores looking for classics. I was just joking about being a distant #3. I know of some big
collections, but they are not owned by active Baja Nomads. If Antonio has a library in El Rosario, I will contact these people about donations.
That was interesting [although you didn't answer my question]. Anyway, if you happen to have any duplicates for sale, I'd certainly be interested!
Lee
[Edited on 12-11-2004 by bajalera]
I have about
jrbaja - 12-11-2004 at 01:00 PM
5 or 6 and a whole bunch of mapsDavid K - 12-12-2004 at 11:46 PM
Lee, I just counted about 140 BAJA books in my library, including revised editions of about 4 guidebooks. I have about 10 duplicate editions.
In my Baja book case they are divided into 4 groups:
Baja History, and old travel books; Baja Travel Stories (after 1950); Baja Guidebooks; Baja Fishing and Boating Then I have files of maps (my own and
others).bajalera - 12-13-2004 at 03:08 PM
You're a far better librarian than I am, DK! Our shelves have only two divisions: BC Serious and BC Adventure/Travel. The latter section is pretty
skimpy because I spent 10 years on various Pacific islands in days before alibris, half-bay, et al. were in business. If you've got any duplicates you
could bear to part with in this area, I'd be interested.
