"Arizona Sketches" by J. A. (Joseph Amasa) Munk, is a collection of stories that vividly paints a picture of the Arizona territory in the late 1800s. The book showcases the raw beauty and tough realities of life in the Southwest through the author’s first-hand accounts. Readers explore the striking landscapes, from unusual plants to its climate, gaining insight into what it was like to live and adapt to the isolated Arizona territory. The author shares stories about ranching, the land, and the changing times, offering a fascinating glimpse into a world of rugged beauty and historical events that shaped the wild, untamed territory.
Arizona Sketches
By J. A. (Joseph Amasa) Munk
Experience the old Southwest through tales of stunning landscapes, ranch life, and the spirit of a bygone era.
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1996-12-01
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About the AuthorJoseph Amasa Munk was a Los Angeles, California, physician who had an interest in a Willcox, Cochise County, Arizona ranch, who became greatly interested in the history and lore of Arizona. He accumulated a large and important collection of books about Arizona, which he donated to the University of Arizona in Tucson. He also wrote a copiously illustrated guide, Arizona Sketches, to some of the more important landmarks in the state.
Joseph Amasa Munk was a Los Angeles, California, physician who had an interest in a Willcox, Cochise County, Arizona ranch, who became greatly interested in the history and lore of Arizona. He accumulated a large and important collection of books about Arizona, which he donated to the University of Arizona in Tucson. He also wrote a copiously illustrated guide, Arizona Sketches, to some of the more important landmarks in the state.
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