David K - 12-10-2004 at 05:26 PM
Part V: Continuing the thread with 6 images each... so the pages open within a reasonable time for dial up'ers...
Part IV is at: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=7334
Okay, this book was available at the Mexican insurance company. There is no date or copywrite, but it was made shortly after 1977 it seems because of
the book list in back.
Early version of a popular guide c1987
David K - 12-10-2004 at 05:36 PM
1974
David K - 12-10-2004 at 05:44 PM
This book combined airport, road, and boating information. Filled with excellent aerial photos. The cover of the copy I have is bad.
David K - 12-11-2004 at 01:13 AM
Originally published in 1959, this excellent book on Baja's central desert living conditions for the native population was reprinted in 1967. It is a
reference book for those researching Baja's past inhabitants.
1968
David K - 12-11-2004 at 01:38 AM
The story of the Meling Ranch (San Jose) is told in wonderful detail, with some historic photos and a map...
c1988 an awesome book on the subject!
David K - 12-12-2004 at 11:23 PM
Mexitron - 12-13-2004 at 10:02 AM
Well, I've still got my copy of the old Baja Road Log , also have the Meling Ranch book, but have never seen the Central Desert book....looks
intriguing! Is it hard to find?
David K - 12-13-2004 at 09:22 PM
http://www3.addall.com/ is one site, here's the page...
http://www3.addall.com/New/compare.cgi?dispCurr=USD&id=83991...
Here's one more ...
David K - 1-27-2005 at 12:43 AM
Published in 1992 with a second printing in '93... This nice guide has photos of the launch ramps around Baja along with other helpful details about
trailering a boat down Baja.
TMW - 1-27-2005 at 08:49 AM
I have a Bikers Guide to Baja by Joe Parkhurst, copyright 1980. Gives 8 rides as far south as San Ignacio. Maps and photos.
Seen this Motorcycle book?
David K - 1-27-2005 at 11:27 PM
Copyright 1970... a really well done 'how to' book about touring Baja by motorcycle...
TMW - 1-28-2005 at 02:03 PM
Speaking of trains in Baja. Are they only in the border area? I don't think I've ever seen a train in Baja.
David K - 1-28-2005 at 06:13 PM
Operating railroads are betwen Tijuana and Tecate, part of the old San Diego and Arizona Eastern RR. Then Mexicali on to Sonora and the rest of
Mexico.
The cover of the book is the Santa Rosalia mine train... there were several railroads in Baja, most at mines... like the Las Flores RR south of L.A.
Bay and the El Triunfo railroad south of La Paz. The British built about 20 miles of railroad from San Quintin north for all the wheat they were going
to produce and ship to the U.S. via Valle Trinidad and El Centro... That failed, when it didn't rain as promised!