Tales of Arizona & New Mexico - Paperback

by John Green (Author)

True, Semi True & True Lies HISTORIC FICTION & NON-FICTION: An eclectic collection of short stories and novellas plus the history behind the stories. Seven remarkable stories inserting fictional and not-so-fictional characters into true western history and locations. They take place from 1680 to the 1800's and through to present day including myths, legends, greed, gold, life, love and glory. The author, who has lived in Arizona for over two decades, has been to all of the locations, often multiple times and studied the history in depth. The appendix gives brief overviews of the true history of the times and places. CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION GOLDFIELD GUNFIGHT AT THE ESCALANTE REVOLT AT THE TAOS PUEBLO THE LAST CAMEL IN NEW MEXICO SELIGMAN STOWAWAY KWI-KA-KIKINEE BACK TO THE 1890's APPENDIX (history and notes- not anatomy) The Taos uprising in 1680 The Other Town too Tough to Die - Ash Fork, Arizona