The Spanish introduced European livestock to the New World--not only cattle and horses but also mules, donkeys, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry. This survey of the history of domestic livestock in New
When the Spanish began colonizing the Americas in the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, they brought with them the plants and foods of their homelandwheat, melons, grapes, vegetables, and
More than a field guide, Mountain Wildflowers of the Southern Rockies offers botanical, natural history, and cultural essays that present useful and fascinating facts about seventy-five species of wil
A guide that covers the eco-regions and down the scenic byways of the New Mexico's natural world, from grasslands to mountains to deserts, focusing on some of the most interesting landscape features a
This book emphasizes prehistoric uses of plants in the Four Corners area, focusing on Mesa Verde National Park, Chaco Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, Aztec Ruins, Hovenweep, and other major sites of the reg