Narrates the evolution of the western story from the Civil War to the present, focusing on books, movies, and people.

Mexico's relationship with the world during the 1930s is revealed as a fascinating series of calculated responses to domestic political changes and international economic shifts.

This revised edition provides an overview of American Indian/Alaska Native education from 1928 to 1998.

Vignettes of family, neighbors, friends, and secrets from his youth in the two Nogaleses--in Arizona and through the open gate into Mexico.

Uses medical records, journals, letters, interviews, and personal recollections to bring us closer than ever to the Mexican artist and her milieu.

Explores the role of sex and gender on California's multi-cultural frontier under the influences of Spain, Mexico, and the United States.

Traces the development of U.S. business interests in Latin America from the early 19th century to the present.

A modern horseback journey across 1,000 miles of desert and wilderness following the trail of the first European explorer in the American Southwest.

The first complete account of the largest battle in New Mexico, and a turning point in the Civil War in the West.

Whether tragic or comic, fantastic or earthy, whimsical or profound, these tales capture the mystery, fragility, and power of the Mayan world.

Provocative essays explore how ideas about human nature inform or shape human understanding of nature and the environment.

An honest portrayal of a life marked forever by the Vietnam war told from the perspective of a Chicano soldier.

Examines the lives and experiences of Show Indians from their own point of view.

An anthology of historical articles on European immigration to the American West in the 19th century.

Provides the first broad survey of Native American contributions during the war, examining how military service led to hightened expectations for changes in federal Indian policy and their standard of living.

An ethnohistorical history of the Spanish Borderlands written by specialists in the history of each region.

An anthology of diverse approaches and issues in the environmental history of the American West.

The humorous and moving story of three generations of a Jewish family in Argentina.

Lays out the contemporary legal and administrative status of these ancient irrigation institutions, suggesting public policy measures to keep the system alive.

For the first time, students and scholars interested in the Navajo language have a book that presents the verb system in a step-by-step and thorough fashion. By providing easy-to-follow descriptions with abundant examples, this book unravels the complexity of Navajo and reveals its expressiveness.