Baxter, John O.; Murphy, Dan

New Mexico: The Distant Land

ISBN: 0897811194
Northridge, CA: Windsor Publications, Inc., 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. "New Mexico's enchanting beauty has lured people to this distant land throughout history. The village dwellers' high-desert homeland is omnipresent in New Mexico's history, and the land itself plays a key role in author Dan Murphy's impressionistic look at the motivations and actions of the people who shaped that history. Murphy captures the desperation of the struggling outpost's first settlers and the vision of the merchants who made their way to riches on the Santa Fe Trail. History books—like history itself—often seem to repeat themselves. However, unlike most historians, Murphy sees himself as a "storyteller of fact" and writes a lively, absorbing text. Picture researcher John O. Baxter has illuminated that text with more than 200 vintage photographs—many never-before-published—and sixteen pages of rich color plates. In addition, a special chapter researched and written by Baxter profiles the histories of businesses and organizations that have contributed their support to this publication and to the state at large" (Abridged Qtn. from jacket flap at interior). Offered here is a photographic and textual reenvisioning of what state-based biography might be: "New Mexico: The Distant Land," primarily authored by Dan Murphy, the noted explorer, writer, and editor, whose passionate involvement with the region and its wonders transcends boundaries and genres. John O. Baxter, the photographer who functionally co-authored the work alongside the aforementioned Murphy, was educated at Princeton and UNM, and worked extensively with the Native American populations of the region. The combined expertise and passion of both men makes for a thunderously scholastic, picturesque treatment of a region long-thought sacred. From the collection of Barbara (1935-2023) & Irving (1933-2018) Nusbaum - world travelers, connoisseurs, eminent collectors of art & books, and the dearly beloved late parents of our esteemed founder, Arthur S. Nusbaum. Large-format hardcover in unclipped dust-jacket: "First Edition," as indicated on copyright page. In very fine condition with only minute shelf-wear, light bumping to fine-edges & corners of front, back covers & spine-edge. Dust-jacket in very fine condition with only correspondent minute shelf-wear to fine-edges & corners of front, back covers & spine-edge & light rubbing to same. An extra handling fee will be added for shipping due to the size and weight of this item. Very Fine / Very Fine. [Item #6398]

Price: $20.00 save 15% $17.00