No other contemporary writer knows the Southwest like Tony Hillerman. Now, for the first time, the events and locations taken from his Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn mysteries can be traced in one of America's most majestic and haunting landscapes. Whether a first time reader of a true fan, this is the perfect companion map and guide to bring to life each of Hillerman best-selling mysteries. This hard cover " European Style" companion map captures events locations and quotations from all Tony Hillerman's Best selling Indian Country mysteries. Extensive illustrations by Peter Thorpe and a highly detailed map bring one of America's most intriguing and mysterious regions to reality.
Tony Hillerman, who was born in Sacred Heart, Oklahoma, was a decorated combat veteran from World War II, serving as a mortarman in the 103rd Infantry Division and earning the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. Later, he worked as a journalist from 1948 to 1962. Then he earned a Masters degree and taught journalism from 1966 to 1987 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he resided with his wife until his death in 2008. Hillerman, a consistently bestselling author, was ranked as New Mexico's 25th wealthiest man in 1996. - Wikipedia
There aren't any page numbers in this book, which makes it difficult to track images and thoughts I want to reference. The text and images are loosely connected. Sometimes, when I expected a photo, there wasn't one, and sometimes, when I needed an explanation, it didn't exist.
The aerial views of the various pueblos are beautiful; they capture a sense of place that I don't often see.
I've visited this country several times and I believe that each person takes away something different from the experience.
Fan of all Hillerman’s Leaphorn and Chee series, his insight in Navajo/Diné and Pueblo cultures. Don’t expect action, these are character driven detectives.
Like the title says. Hillerman's novels are almost all set among the Diné (Navajo). This is a very handy guide for readers who want to enhance their experience of the books by learning about the land and the culture that serve as the backdrop for the stories.
Bloody heck! Do you now how much they want for this book USED??? Start at $154.99 and go up from there. Will be awhile before I get to see this book. Might have to make a pilgrimage out to the Four Corners area just to *see* the book.