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I'm looking forward to hearing this guy read. I'm curious if his speaking voice is as fluid with both English and Spanish as his marvelous prose. No compromises here, language is like a third character nuanced with the cultural beauty of the Southwest. My favorite piece is definitely the story A Rock Trying to be A Stone. The images are disturbing, the messages are as dangerous yet mesmerizing as a body going up in flames. (I hope I didn't give too much away here.) He must write a novel next. He owes it to us after a taste of his shorter works.

I had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Troncoso read one of his stories in person. It was a pleasure. I could close my eyes and picture the places around town. The stories are vivid and deeply appealing. They touch a chord with many of us who grew up in the El Paso area. I can't wait to read the novel he is working on.

These stories, man, I can't forget them. About time somebody was writing about poor mexicanos in a way that doesn't put us down. Everybody should read this book. Even if you aren't chicano. It gets to some very basic truths about people and survival and amor.

These stories haunt me for days on end. I find myself unable to let go of the ideas and imagery that they present. Very seldom do you see a modern writer who is so accessable, yet also makes you think.

"The Last Tortilla and Other Stories" is a rich, poignant, truthful look at life of the poverty of Mexican/American culture along the Texas/Mexican borders. Extremely honest, the stories come to life in a splendid array of experiences melded together by various inhabitants. The tales are sometimes humorous, often brutal, always stark and honest, direct from the soul of this grand writer. Troncoso bares all with eloquence and dignity and the stories compell the reader to their pages. My only regret is I am not more prolific in Spanish, but it did not deter my fervor for these mini-masterpieces. My personal favorite was "The Albuelita," but all held my interest and my heart.

Muy bien!! Mas, por favor, Mr. Troncoso. Pardon my Spanish, but your destined career is just starting!!

The No Place Cat is a recent book I just read and I very much liked/enjoyed it!

Tess, a 12 yr. old girl, doesn't like to live with her dad. She has problems with Clare (her step mom) and her kids. One day, she brought home her Soc. Studies project (Tess's favorite subject)but Clare's kids wrecked it. Tess goes to live with her mom at her condo. Tess walks there and on the way she sees a cat that follows her to her mom's condo. Since Tess's mom doesn't like cats, Tess has to choose between living with her mom or keeping the cat.
What will she choose?
I would recommend this bok because it is very interesting. I mostly think it is for kids because it deals with a girl, a cat, and problems some of us kids face. You never know what'll happen next. Tess is a very clever girl. She'll have you guessing about what she will do next. C.S. Adler writes about incidents about real life. She is very creative in her writing and puts it in exciting parts that scare or excite you. In conclusion, I think kids of all ages should read this book because it is a realistic story by a very talented writer

The Book is about a cat following a 12-year-old girl, named Tess, who is having family problems.
I think this is a good book to read because my family and I relate a lot to Tess and Tess's family, because when my little brother destroys something that I have worked on for a long time,my mom just says thet he is just a baby,and he doesn't know better.

This Book is about a girl named Tess who is having trouble with her dad and stepfamily. When a school project is wrecked by a family member and nobody cares Tess states that she can ni longer take and decides to live full-time with her mother. As Tess runs away she meets a black and striped cat who follows her her for the rest of her journey to the far away destinantion.
I think others should read this book because it is very descriptive. I also think others should read this book because many people can relate to the characters such as the main character Tess. This is a great book and everyone should read it.

For a year Tess has been trying to adjust to life with her father and new stepfamily. Being the oldest, Tess finds her younger step-siblings to be somewhat of a bother especially after three-year old Annie destroys a social studies project. Angered when no one seems to care, Tess begins a two-day hike across Tucson to live with her mother. On the way, Tess befriends a stray cat who, like Tess, seems to have no place to call home. Unfortunately, Tess's mother will not allow her to keep the cat, so Tess asks her friend Ria to take in the cat and allow her to visit. With her mother's work schedule and social life, Tess finds life at her mothers lonelier than she had expected, and though independent and self-sufficient, Tess isn't quite prepared to stay alone while her mother is away on a week long business trip.
Many young readers of Adler's The No Place Cat will certainly relate to Tess's struggle to find her place in a newly formed stepfamily as well as the emotional pull Tess experiences as a child of parents with joint custody. While the topics-divorce, custody debates, stepfamilies, and dating parents-are all covered realistically, the dialogue is often contrived. In addition, few young readers will likely understand the symbolism between Tess's attempt to share the cat and her parent's struggle to share her. The No Place Cat would likely appeal to upper elementary school children and up.

Wendy Lawton's ability to paint vivid pictures with words is a rare ability and this is Wendy's best example so far. I have read 3 of the 4 books written by Ms. Lawton. Ransom's Mark is easy to read and interesting. Wendy's writing keeps adults and children alike interested in the story. After reading this book I wanted to do more research into Olive Oatman's life. Like Wendy's other books this one paints a picture of herstory(women in history) not often covered in the classroom.

Olive Oatman is thirteen years old in the fall of 1850 when her father decides the family will leave their Illinois farm and go west to California. Olive, her parents, and her six siblings join a wagon train west, but have trouble from the start. Their leader turns out to be unreliable, and changes their destination. The wagon train splits several times, until the Oatmans eventually end up on their own in dangerous Indian territory, because her father is unwilling to wait at the safety of a village for another wagon train to join. Olive fears the worst will happen, and she is right. Renegade Indians attack the Oatmans and massacre most of the family, sparing only Olive and her seven-year-old sister, Mary Ann, who they take captive. Olive struggles to keep up hope during her captivity and to adjust to her difficult new life, all the while trying her best to protect frail Mary Ann.

This was an excellent historical novel for young readers that brought to life the true story of Olive Oatman. Readers who enjoy historical fiction, particularly those who have an interest in this time period or in Indian captive stories, are sure to enjoy this book.

Title: RANSOM'S MARK
Author: Wendy Lawton
Reviewer: Peggy Phifer
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0-8024-3638-2 / [money amount]
Genre: Children/Youth Fiction

When Olive Oatman's pa gets the urge to move west to California, he packs his family and belongings into a covered wagon and they leave their home in Fulton, Illinois. Olive is the third oldest child of six, with baby number seven due along the way. Olive and her brothers and sisters dream of the coming adventure and excitement. But there was no way they could have imagined what the journey would really be like on the Santa Fe Trail.

Trouble begins early when the wagon-master starts to change the plans all had agreed on when they signed up. Eventually, the train splits in two, and Olive's wagon goes with a smaller group to continue on the Santa Fe Trail. Gradually, other wagons drop off at the towns along the way, until only the Oatman wagon is left to continue on. Then, a renegade band of Yavapai Indians attacks the lone wagon, and Olive and her little sister Mary Ann are captured.

Olive and her sister are eventually ransomed from the Yavapai by the beautiful daughter of the chief of a Mohave tribe, but her life is still hard. Branded with a Mohave tattoo, Olive struggles to understand. How can this be a mark of God's love?

This true story of Olive Oatman is one of the most inspiring stories of courage I've read in a long time. Wendy Lawton has treated this story with great discretion and sensitivity to make it readable for her target age-group of 8-12-year olds. Yet she has managed to bring out the stark reality of the dangers the westward pioneers faced.

Like the other three books in this series, "Courage to Run" [Harriet Tubman], "The Tinker's Daughter" [Mary Bunyan, daughter of John Bunyan], and "Almost Home," [Mary Chilton, of the Mayflower], in "Ransom's Mark" Wendy Lawton has written another classic story of "Daughters of the Faith." I highly recommend these books.

Peggy Phifer ©2003

The reading horizon just got brighter because Wendy Lawton has brought history to light again. In �Ranson�s Mark� author Wendy Lawton adds to her �Daughters of the Faith� Series by illuminating the life of Olive Oatman, pioneer of the 1850s.

Olive Oatman at thirteen embodied the strength and perseverance needed for days of the Santa Fe Trail. Driven by elusive dreams, men left it all and placed families at the mercy of the elements as well as renegade Indian tribes just to gain gold and adventure. Olive Oatman was a member of one such family. �Ransom�s Mark� is a vivid portrayal of poor choices and God�s ability to use whomever He chooses to redeem the consequences.

Lawton�s writing is defined by careful research, strong story line, and vivid snapshots. The author complements her historical scenes with a glossary that further acquaints the reader with the vocabulary of the time. Olive Oatman�s legacy breathes again under the influence of Wendy Lawton�s pen.

One cannot refuse this writing. Handing the reader a strong but rich cup of coffee, Lawton encourages you to linger for another long sip. Savor �Ransom�s Mark,� another unforgettable drink from the cup of history and �Daughters of the Faith� Series.

This story is filled with details about pioneers, Indians, and the geography of the land and yet it doesn't overbalance the tale of young Olive. This is so well written the reader doesn't realize all the information the writer is pouring into her head. I was so caught up in the story that I found myself crying through the last pages. It is rare that I find a book I like so much. It is going on my gift list for all birthdays and holidays this upcoming year. I have lots of young friends to share this with.

I came across this book recently;but I almost passed it up.It was buried among a bunch of general fiction and I must admit the title didn't jump out at me as a Western.Then ,I next noticed the the cover of three western riders on horses ,looking out over a wide expanse of country.I was admiring the artwork ,when all of a sudden, the name Peter Brandvold caught my attention.Well,that was it;I've read a few of his other novels and found them excellent;so I picked it up.
I noticed that this novel was published in January 2001 ,it was a First Edition, hard cover.What an unexpected find!
Not too much point in repeating the jist of the story as others have already covered that pretty well.
The book is an excellent saga,full of great Old West characters,and jam packed with exciting action.It does such a good job of describing the country around Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico,including the flora and fauna,and the sounds; that you get the feel of being right beside these Romantics as they go through all their experiences.Personally,it brought back some fond memories to me;who lives up north in Canada where deserts,cacti ,canyons,arroyos,and other desert things are limited to books and movies.However;a few years ago I spent 10 days birding the areas around Tuscon,,Tombstone, Nogales,Green River,Sierra Vista,Wilcox,Coronado National Park,Huachuca,Portal and all the back roads and canyons.So,since this is exactly where this story takes place,and since I experienced the many things Peter describes,I can assure you he has done an excellent job of recreating the atmosphere of the desert.The only thing that has changed is the people and the buildings;but even that,only in the built-up areas.
I was really taken by the title;what has Romantics and a Western got to do with one another? Well,you'll find out and agree that Peter has chosen a wonderful title.
Peter has a great ability for creating and developing characters and they appear in other novels.I don't know if Jack Cameron and Marina have already or will again show up in other stories;but it would be nice to hear from them again.
Don't let the fact that this book was published back in 2001,discourage you from reading it.This type of story is timeless and enjoyable as if it were just released.I also don't know if it was ever made into a movie or not,but it would make a really good one.
I really liked the artwork on the cover.Although the artist of a dust jacket is not usually shown;in this case it is.I checked and found he has a 'site' and he seems to do a lot of book covers.Although I like the drawing;I can only assume the girl is Marina,one man might be Cameron ,and who is the other? Also the terrain is more suggestive of plains rther than desert.Anyway; it definitely suggests "Romantics"
It is a little longer than most westerns at 350 pages and more akin to McMurtry's, Lonesome Dove or his more recent Berrybender Narratives.So,if you like a Western Saga as opposed to a short Shoot-Out novel;this will really entertain you.

Of all the western novels I've ever read, this one ranks right up there with the best. Action, adventure, suspense, violence, romance, a little sex, and hidden treasure. The author describes the beautiful, rugged scenery so well that I felt as though I were there. The story has it all, and I don't know what else I could ask for in a western tale.

Peter Brandvold develops the characters in this story of gold seekers, each looking for more than gold. From the opening stage holdup to the climactic scene in a cave, this adventure held my attention throughout the well-developed theme of what motivates people and how that motivation plays out in each personality. Brandvold uses the term "romantic" to describe how a person lives his life in hope. Cameron didn't believe in any lost treasures when he first ran into the other gold seekers. His friend Going told him "You've lost your sense of romance" (chapter 20). Later Going told Marina "Well, I guess we're just romantics" (chapter 30) since they both held out hope of a treasure. And at the end of the book the same idea surfaces. All in all, this is a great story. I wish it would be made into a movie.

I could not put this book down...Peter Brandvold brought me to the abandoned Jesuit chapel and I never left my chair. The scenes, the people, the descriptions, all told the gritty tale of treasure hunting in the Sierra Madres. The details of the guns, clothing, and landscape all put you right into the book with Jack Cameron. Thanks, Mr. Brandvold, for taking me to Mexico with you.

The is the first Brandvold book I have read. I sure plan on reading many more. It is one of the best westerns I have read in a long time. It is a story of Jack Cameron and his sidekicks who have been hired by Adrain Clark and his wife, Marina Clark to find a hidden treasure. They are chased by Apachies, Mexican soldiers and Gaston Bachelard and his gang. There is a lot of action and the book will hold your attention. I think you will like Cameron's friends, Jimmy, the kid, Bud Hotchkiss, Tokente and She Bear. Cameron is very tough, good with a gun or knife. He also has his tender side. I found myself skimming pages to see what happened next. If you like fast paced westerns you will like this book.

I've used just about every guidebook for Rt. 66 and this may be the best. Excellent photography, detailed text, recommendations for casual drives as well as rough, 4wd only trails. And best of all, half the book is laid out for traveling east, and half of the book laid out for traveling west.

It's a few years old now, but still entirely useful! Highly recommended!

"Route 66 Across Arizona" is a must guide for those traveling across northern Arizona - especially users of I-40, which largely parallels the old Route 66.

As a regular traveler in that area who has already undertaken a fair amount of research and exploration on Route 66, I can personally attest for its general accuracy (not 100% though - time changes most everything) and usefulness. The most substantive update I would offer is to definitely stop at Two Guns - it is no longer fenced, readily accessible, full of history, and quite interesting. The second suggestion is that Route 66 Padre Canyon Bridge (circa 1914) is much more easily accessed by parking off I-40 at the West side of the I-40 bridge, and walking North - don't take too long, though, or the Highway Patrol will tow your vehicle. (Similarly, the Painted Desert Trading Post is more easily visited by parking off I-40 just East of Dead River, and hiking North for about one-half mile.)

Again, great material for both the novice Route 66 traveler, or one who has "been there before."

Best of the best ! If you plan on traveling Route 66 in Arizona...this is a no brainer. Great photos, easy to follow directions...both East to West and West to East, color coded. From folks that live in and know AZ....not just passing thru.

I was fortunate enough to buy this book just before my family's summer drive on 66. I'm definitely glad I did! This book made my family's drive along Route 66 in Arizona into a real adventure road trip.
I have read most of the national and state guides for the Mother Road, but this is definitely one of the very best. The Mangums have included all the alignments of the old Road, have them color coded and dated, and even include journeys for 4WD vehicles and bicycles on Route 66. I never would have found some of these alignments with the standard maps and guides.
One particular favorite was the old 1930s alignment between the Monte Carlo exit on I-40 (149) and the Welch exit (151) farther east. It was potholed and torn up, but I really felt like I was experiencing the real Route 66.
The book's recommendations for hotels, cafes, and attractions were extremely helpful. Also, unlike most Route 66 guides, this book describes the trip going in both directions!

The Mangums have another hit. This is exactly the sort of book Route 66 travellers have been waiting for. "Route 66 Across Arizona" is a very user friendly guide book that gives accurate, detailed directions to the existing sections of Route 66 across Arizona. I have tried several of their tours, and found them to be exactly as described. There are good maps, some history and local color, and perhaps best, recommended stops along the way. "Route 66 Across Arizona" beautifully updates Jack Rittenhouse's 1946 "Guide Book to Highway 66" and provides a practical foundation for many other books about Route 66.

I am an avid collector of coloring books, even though I'm technically a grown-up. This one meets all my requirements and expectations. The line drawings give room for exploring color and shadow, but have plenty of detail - you can tell what each thing is. I like the alphabet-style presentation of the Sonoran desert denizens and this would be great for any child learning their ABC's, even if some of the words are a little long. The paper is sturdy and watercolors or brush markers could be used with little or no bleedthrough, and the blank backs some might consider a waste of space prevent cross-over coloring. As an armchair botanist I appreciate the Latin taxonomy being included with the regular English names of the plants. The authors are well versed in the subject matter... and best of all, there's a coyote in it :)

What a delightful find. My grandchild adores this book. The artwork is magnificent.The alphabet a hidden treasure for younger children and the information about the animal and plant life was way beyond what I had expected.I learned a lot about the Sonoran Desert. THIS IS NO ORDINARY COLORING BOOK.

This coloring book is "fascinating" with written facts and illustrations of the Sonoran Desert's wildlife and plants. What child or adult doesn't enjoy coloring? With this book, children and parents are both entrigued about the various characteristics of desert creatures and their habitats, as well as enjoy coloring the beautiful life-like illustrations! A quality book and priceless moments with your children. ENJOY!

I love this book! The descriptions are really good, and the illustrations are incredible. My daughter is drawn to its pictures and we're able to use it like flashcards to identify animals here in the Southwest. To call it a coloring book is an injustice. Teachers should use this book in their classroom.

I thought I knew a lot about the natural history of the Sonoran Desert until I read this book. As a longtime former Arizona resident I spent many hundreds of hours hiking the Sonoran Desert backcountry, often with the author himself. There's not much text in this book, but Conrad has packed it with interesting facts. And Donna Atwood's illustrations are both technically accurate and artistically pleasing. I wish they made coloring books like this when I was a kid.

This is a must have for anyone interested in learning more about the traditions and cultures of Native Americans. Thoroughly researched, well written, beautiful color photos, respectful.

This book is very well researched, and it makes one want to spend time traveling and learning more about Native American culture.

This book is worthwhile for readers new to Arizona as well as for those who may already live there.

I lived in Arizona for 28 years and traveled to many of the sites in the book, yet I still discovered a lot of new things reading it. I particularly enjoyed the sidebar stories about people, places and events that presented anecdotes and little-known facts about Indian Arizona.

In fact, in reading the book, I actually became a little nostalgic for many of the prehistoric sites I personally visited and explored over the years. This includes a moving experience that I had while visiting the Heard Museum In Phoenix.

One final note, the writing style is very clear and easy to read.

When you launch your own discovery of Arizona's Indian cultures..., I suggest you begin by reading a comprehensive new book, "Traveling Indian Arizona," by Anne O'Brien... Anne is an experienced hand in the Southwest, working with museums in Denver, Flagstaff, and Phoenix. She has assembled something much more than an instructive travel book; this is a small encyclopedia of the many native peoples that continue their customs, and their arts and crafts, in Arizona. The many color photographs and the essays by elders and by anthropologists provide an additional dimension. --Richard Sims, PhD, Director, Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, AZ

This is a very well written guide for anyone traveling through the Southwest. The author provides excellent historical information as well as suggestions for routes, places to stay and nearby places of interest. On a recent trip to Canyon de Chelly, we used the book to plan our route, stops along the way, and as a reference for the history of the area. The author obviously feels strong ties to the native people of the Southwest..

Each trail has a profile, topo map, and other trail data including distance and difficulty. Descriptions are complete and very well done. There is a good balance of trails surrounding Tucson. Honestly though... research is outstanding! Trail history digs deep to find out how the trail names came about. Information on the Pontatoc Trail name set my mind at ease having grown up in Oklahoma. Several trails sparked my interest having seen little information previously in print. Highly recommended for all and a must have for Tucson residents - joe bartels Webmaster - HikeArizona.COM

The text for the descriptions of the hikes is fantastic. The directions are generally good, although the directions to a lot of the Sabino Canyon hikes is a little lacking.

What really irritates me about this book is the trail profiles. For example, the Agua Caliente trail profile begins at an elevation of 5420'. It ends at 5420'. It goes up in the middle, but it is nearly impossible to tell how far -- there are no other elevation marks besides the first and last. This pattern is repeated on a number of different profiles, and is the only thing that prevents me from giving 5 stars.

Those familiar with reading topo maps may be able to decipher altitudes, but for the rest of us the profiles are useless on many hikes.

Now in a thoroughly updated second edition, Tucson Hiking Guide by experienced Tucson hiker Betty Leavengood offers thirty-four hikes grouped by mountain range, and ranked from easy to difficult. Most of these journies past superb scenic mountain vistas are only a short drive from downtown Tucson. Maps, photos, elevation/distance profiles, trail access information, historical notes, personal anecdotes, and much, much more fill this solid and thorough guide from cover to cover enabling anyone to see and experience the natural splendor of the Tucson area on foot.

I lived several years in Tucson and was an avid hiker. As such I am very familiar with the trails and mountains of which Betty Leavengood writes. Betty provides all of the necessary hiking information (distances, elevation, topo maps), but what sets this book apart from others are the historical anecdotes which are part of each trail description. Betty's keen knowledge of history brings the trails to life!

This is not your ordinary hiking guide, this guide not only gives explicit directions to trail heads and details of what to look for on the trails; Betty's thorough research gives fascinating insights into local history as well. Hiking these trails it is not uncommon to see hikers carrying this book, for it is recognized as the definitive hiking guide for this area.

I hope the Sedona Chamber of Commerce is ready. "A Window on Sedona" just might spark a huge new influx of would-be Red Rock country residents, not to mention tourists. The photography alone in this book is worth the cover price. The information it contains is a wonderful bonus. A great gift for anyone who has ever visited this beautiful portion of Arizona, or who plans to visit in the future.

The Arizona Republic, Sunday, November 14th. Book Review Section: A Window on Sedona, written by two Sedona transplants with a penchant for the charm of smallish towns, slow living, and great interior design, bills itself as a glimpse into the heart of Sedona through the lives of its residents. This means a melange of Southwestern recipes, essays on light, and a series on impressive Sedona interiors. The photos are fabulous vignettes of unique Sedona scenes that are sometimes coordinated with the text, sometimes included to showcase local beauty. By the time you get to page 50, it will all be decided. You'll know you have to get to Sedona right now. The pictures will make you craxy to leave the city and go traipsing in the Oak Creek country until you've stumbled upon the scenes in the book and taken them in with your own eye.

Reading the book brought back fond memories of a family reunion held in Sedona. It's a fun book that brings the beauty and warmth of Sedona to the reader in any part of the country. The recipes are great! I recommend it to anyone who is interested in visiting Sedona or who just wants to relax and enjoy Sedona in daydreams.

My wife and I stumbled onto Sedona many years ago and we have had the pleasure of seeing it grow. "A Window on Sedona" allowed us to get a glimpse of Sedona through the people who live in this magical setting. Journeying to Sedona is worth the trip, but very rarely will you get to see this wonderful community from the homes of the people that inhabit this area. Truly a breathtaking look at the homes and landscapes that make up Sedona. If you have not had the opportunity to visit Sedona, then make sure to put it on your list of places to see in the United States. I highly recommend this book.

The authors reveal a unique understanding of living in the red rocks. With the book's exquisite photography of the panoramic views and intimate dwelliing places, coupled with the descriptions of the private lifesytles of locals, I found myself absorbed in both time and place - remembering and longing to return. It is truly a book that will remain on my coffee table.

Of the 112 pages in this book, only 4 do not contain photographs. Every one of the photos is on full color. There's a picture of a C-124C Globemaster, taken in 1972, that looks as if I took it with my digital camera yesterday (2008). The photo's are that nice. This books covers the early years of Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona from WWII until today. Don't look for a lot of photos of WWII warbirds in this one, though. DMAFB mostly housed B-29's after the war, all the other warbirds and bombers were mostly stored at Altus, OK; Kingman, AZ; and Ontario, CA. Whats fascinating about this book is the Cold War era bombers and fighters. Also some of the photos of the preserved Century Series fighters are stunning. There's a ground eye view of F-4's...nose to tails...as far as the eye can see. Some of the aircraft look as if they still have more missions in them...more adventures and glory to capture, while others are broken up into barely recognizable pieces or have weed's growing through their useless hulks. You'll find yourself spending hours looking over the photos and reading the beautiful descriptions, then return to the cover and start reading the actual history of the field. Overall, a great buy for any aviation enthusiast.

Having lived around the boneyard for a number of years this book helped me remember some of it. My father would and still passes by alot of the airplanes today on his way to work or what ever. It was interesting to read it from an Englishman's point of view.

This is a worthy successor to Philip D. Chinnery's previous pictorial essays on the Boneyard (1987's "Desert Boneyard", and 1989's "Desert Airforce"...both out-of-print). The format is larger, and the quality of the photos is excellent. There's also a tantalizing mix of aircraft...you can hardly wait to turn the page and see what glorious old bird is baking in the hot desert sun on the next page. You really get a feel for the place, and you see more on these pages than you'd ever get to see in real life; mostly because the tours don't take you everywhere Chinnery was able to go. You'll see F-105s, F-102s, F-100s, F-4s, A-7s, F-111s, B-52s, even A-10s, C-141s, F-14s, F-15s and F-16s. Plus other, much older aircraft, helicopters, utility aircraft and aircraft types too numerous to mention. There's a fine section on the early history of the base, and descriptions of the storage process, too. I think you'll like it.

This book is a valuable resource for aircraft modelers and aviation enthusiasts. It contains many excellent pictures of aircraft, often in service paint schemes, preserved at Davis-Montham AFB in Tucson, AZ. Each plane is a moment of history frozen in time, poised at the end of a valuable service career but not yet broken up for scrap. Many of the pictures make you sad to think of once-proud aircraft, now cast off unwanted. Although this book does not puport to be anything but a documentation of the career of the Boneyard at Davis-Montham, I would have appreciated more detail on the aircraft themselves. However, I highly recommend this book for modelers as it provides color pictures of many aircraft not often seen in other publications.

This book has much detailed information on the history of the storage yard at Davis-Monthan AFB, in Tucson Arizona. Seeing has to how I am an aircraft nut (Mostly military), I got a kick out of the fact that all the pictures were color! And the photos are almost all of aircraft. Rare aircraft included are the XB-19, B-36, RA-5C, C-133 and the NB-52E. The only problem is that just one photo of each of the above aircraft is in the book. In addition, the book also has details about how the aircraft are preserved in storage and what uses they have at the yard. Not all are scrapped or salvaged of parts, but some go on to civilian lives as firebombers or transports and some are sold to warbird collectors. For example, The Pima Air-Space Museum has many aircraft that are on loan from D-M (Then again, it is very near the base). This has to be the best book ever on the place that is mistakenly called "The Boneyard".