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REAL BOOKS you will be proud to own
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"APACHE TEARS"
Historical Novel By TOM DIAMOND (The 2nd of the 3 books Tom wrote) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DESCRIPTION: "Throughout the Southwest, small obsidian flakes can be found. They are called "Apache Tears". Hard, sharp, and brittle, they symbolize the bitter legacy of the Apache Nation's fight to maintain its sovereignty." (the Foreword) This is ". . . the story of the Apache people and their struggle against the inevitable destruction of their way of life by the hated 'white eyes'. Tom tells the story of Lozen, her 'Star Power' and the influence she had on the tribe leaders Geronimo and Nana." (the back cover) Paperback, 9" by 6", 169 pages, 3 black and white illustrations. ISBN 9780944551793 Book Number 1807, $15.85 
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"History of LA MESILLA and HER MESILLEROS" By LIONEL CAJEN FRIETZE DESCRIPTION: Publisher's note: Lionel Frietze who is a Municipal Judge spent over nine years with his wife researching this book. Lionel was born, raised and still lives in La Mesilla — the correct name of this historical town. He continually tried to keep "the powers that be" from dropping the "La" from Mesilla but finally lost the battle. So we have Mesilla, New Mexico which is attached to Las Cruces, 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas and 231 miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "This is the account of the people of La Mesilla and of La Mesilla itself. Founded before 1598 when it was discovered by Don Juan de Onate who called it the 'first pueblo of this kingdom', it has survived and thrived into the 21st (22nd) century." (from the back cover) Paperback, 2nd Ed, 10" by 7", 211 pages, 44 black and white illustrations. ISBN978094455170X, Book Number 1808, $26.65 
"RIMFIRE" Historical Novel by TOM DIAMOND (The 1st of the 3 books Tom wrote) DESCRIPTION: Publisher's note: When you read Tom's last book, "Moon Spell", you will find the history of his work with the Tigua Indians. The necessary research he had to do to save the Tigua Indian Tribe is the foundation for this book and for his second book, "Apache Tears." ". . . The Apache lived along its spine, the last North American Indian Tribe to live wild and free. Their death struggle against the encroaching Americans set the rim on fire and is the backdrop for this story of lives caught up in the turmoil and destruction of the last gasp of Indian sovereignty." ( the Foreword) Paperback, 9" by 6", 187 pages, 1 black & white illustration. ISBN 9780944551734 Book Number 1809, $15.85 
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"WHAT GOD HAS JOINED TOGETHER Wedding Bells Ring in San Elizario, Texas" By MARTA ESTRADA DESCRIPTION: Publisher's note: Marta recently retired as the head of the Southwest Department in the El Paso Main Library. She lives in San Elizario and started to collect and borrow these wedding photos a few years ago. She added a little history telling about some of the wedding traditions. This is a beautiful record of history, a welcome addition to any southwest home library. "San Elizario . . . located approximately thirty miles southeast of downtown El Paso, Texas . . . It is worthy to note that San Elizario is not a mission but a presidio, a fort. Soldiers were housed there to protect the residents of the nearby communities from unexpected Indian raids." (page 13) Paperback, 7 1/2" by 7 1/2", 215 pages, 170 photos of weddings from 1888 to 1986 and 5 additional illustrations, all black and white. ISBN 9780999211731 Book Number 1810, $25.00 |
SOUTHWEST DOGS,
BORDER STORIES: "BUG and TOAST" Southwest Dog Story By JOHN E. CAZARES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DESCRIPTION: This is John's second book, his experiences with the two Belgium Shepherds he brought into his life after the death of his wife Linda. Once again John tells his stories with complete honesty. The Border traditions are ever present as John tells his readers about his adventures as he lives the American Dream sharing it now with his two dogs! "Sometimes I call Bug 'Lobo' because of his darker mark- ings and Toast 'Loca' for her rambunctious style. They grew fast and got into everything. They ate like lions." (page 20) "Little did she (John's daughter Annie) know the troubles I had gone through raising Bug and Toast! Fortunately, nobody took them off my back during that time when I would have gladly given them away! Instead, I was blessed with the key people who came to my rescue." (page 28) Hardback, 9 1/4" by 7 1/4, 79 pages, 9 coloring pages and 38 color photos. ISBN 978173739724 Book Number 2130, $26.65 
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"CRISÓSTOMO An Exemplary Undocumented Man" By JESUS "CHUY" AGUIRRE In English and in Spanish. Southwest Traditions, A Love Story DESCRIPTION: "This is a story about a man who immigrated from Mexico into the United States. Although this is a fictitious story, the author is, himself, an immigrant and has lived his own immigration experiences. He writes from the heart and uses the hero as an example of the way immigrants should live and act in the United States, and he is hopeful this exemplary way of life will prevail. . This book is a treasure; it is the sincere words of a true American." (A Word from the Publisher, page 2) Paperback, 8 1/4" by 5 1/4, 176 pages, no illustrations. ISBN 9780999211779, Book Number 1920, $18.00 
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"LAS POSADAS" The Heart of Christmas El Corazón de Navidad By ROSA GUERRERO Southwest Family Traditions DESCRIPTION: Publisher's note: This is a beautiful book about our heritage here on the Border. Even though it is the way one culture celebrates the birth of Christ, it has no religious boundaries - it is a treasure. "When she (my mother) came to the United States around 1917, she wanted to maintain many of her traditions including food, language, dress, and overall culture. When I was born in 1934, our family only had the radio. Television did not come to El Paso until 1952 . . . We did not even put up a Christmas tree because the Posadas was the Christmas tradition in our family . . . To me, the real Christmas started December 16 with the Posadas and we re-enacted the Biblical journey to Joseph and Mary for a nine-night ceremony or Novena. The Holy Family was in search of a safe place to stay before the birth of Baby Jesus . . . " (from page 13) Paperback, 10" by 7", 71 pages, 15 black & white photos, 33 color illustrations. ISBN 9781734522389, Book Number 2140, $26.65 
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"THE WHEELCHAIR STORY LA SILLA DE RUEDAS" By JOHN E. CAZARES Coordinated by Cindy Holmes & Jennifer Cedillos. In English and in Spanish. Translated by Rose Cazares Southwest Family Traditions, Life on the Border DESCRIPTION: John grew up on the U.S.-Mexico Border and he tells about the trips into Mexico when he was growing up to visit his grandparents. The little town was about a 40-mile drive into Mexico. He says ". . . The story I tell in this book is about my dad's weekly pilgrimage to visit his parents and the cool December 12th morning when we took a wheelchair to my grandfather. It is a special story for me and worth telling to my children, especially my granddaughter Alina who frequently says, 'Tell me a story!' I hope you enjoy (this book) and reading about the way life used to be . . ." (from the back cover) Hardback, 9 1/4" by 7 1/4", 60 pages, 26 black & white & color illustrations. ISBN 9781734522303 Book Number 2050, $26.65 |