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Of Chiles, Cacti, and Fighting Cocks: Notes on the American West

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- Now in its third edition, "Of Chilies, Cacti, and Fighting Cocks remains a touchstone of popular western literature- Expanded edition includes two new essays- Anyone interested in history, environmental issues, the American West, and particularly Native American history will give a resounding cheer for Turner's contribution to the endlessly fascinating American West

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Sharp-witted observations on the unusual and often intriguing dichotomy of the real and the legendary in the American West.
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Frederick Turner has been gathering notes on the American West, consciously and otherwise, ever since he first gazed upon these superb spaces in the summer of 1951. Mr. Turner lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is the author of seven books that explore the American experience.
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ISBN:
9781555914868
Author:
Turner, Frederick
Publisher:
Fulcrum Group
Author:
Turner, Frederick W.
Subject:
United States - 19th Century/Old West
Subject:
Native American
Subject:
United States - State & Local - West
Subject:
General History
Subject:
World History-General
Copyright:
2004
Edition Number:
3
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20041031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
9 x 6 x 0.9 in 16.5 oz
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