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"Covers so many subjects—Indian relations, the Mexican War, boundary problems, the Gadsden Purchase, ranching, architecture, local politics, and much more—that no brief notice could possibly summarize this huge and well-researched book."—Southwest Review
"An encyclopedic and exemplary work. . . . Officer's book will undoubtedly become a landmark in Arizona's history."—Southwestern Historical Quarterly
"No person interested in Southwestern history or the history of northern Mexico should be without this book."—El Palacio
"With the publication of Hispanic Arizona, scholars now have a thorough, detailed and scholarly study that is entirely devoted to the history of northern Sonora and southern Arizona."—Explorations in Sights and Sounds
"Officer's book is likely to stand as the standard reference for a very long time. . . . Readers will reach for Officer and be amply rewarded."—Hispanic American Historical Review
"An important book that no student of Arizona and borderlands history can afford to ignore."—Ethnohistory
"A vivid and comprehensive work."—Journal of Arizona History
"An encyclopedic and exemplary work. . . . Officer's book will undoubtedly become a landmark in Arizona's history."—Southwestern Historical Quarterly
"No person interested in Southwestern history or the history of northern Mexico should be without this book."—El Palacio
"With the publication of Hispanic Arizona, scholars now have a thorough, detailed and scholarly study that is entirely devoted to the history of northern Sonora and southern Arizona."—Explorations in Sights and Sounds
"Officer's book is likely to stand as the standard reference for a very long time. . . . Readers will reach for Officer and be amply rewarded."—Hispanic American Historical Review
"An important book that no student of Arizona and borderlands history can afford to ignore."—Ethnohistory
"A vivid and comprehensive work."—Journal of Arizona History
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Hispanic Arizona, 1536-1856
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University of Arizona Press, 1988
ISBN 10: 0816509816
ISBN 13: 9780816509812
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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 14773066-6
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Hispanic Arizona, 1536-1856
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ISBN 10: 0816509816
ISBN 13: 9780816509812
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Hispanic Arizona, 1536-1856 - James E. Officer (1988 First Edition)
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ISBN 10: 0816509816
ISBN 13: 9780816509812
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. The Definitive History of Hispanic Arizona. Delve into the foundational history of the Southwest with James E. Officer's award-winning study. This comprehensive volume, published by the University of Arizona Press, is widely considered the most authoritative account of the Spanish and Mexican periods in Arizona. It is a vital resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone seeking to understand the deep cultural roots of the region. The Scholarship: Drawing on a vast array of Spanish and Mexican archival sources, Officer meticulously chronicles the explorers, soldiers, and settlers who shaped the Santa Cruz Valley and beyond. The Context: Spanning three centuries?from the first Spanish explorations to the Gadsden Purchase?this work provides unparalleled detail on land grants, military outposts (presidios), and family lineages. Condition: * Dust Jacket: Original jacket is present. The spine is lightly faded due to sun exposure, as is common with this edition, but it remains intact and presentable. Binding: The spine is lightly rolled from careful reading; corners and edges show light rubbing consistent with shelf life. Interior: The text block is remarkably clean and bright, free from any markings, notes, or highlighting. A cornerstone for any collection of Southwestern Americana, Arizona history, or Borderlands scholarship. Seller Inventory # VV704
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Hispanic Arizona, 1536-1856
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ISBN 10: 0816509816
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. NOT Ex-library. Minor shelfwear to dust jacket. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. Seller Inventory # 529QWY000KE8
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HISPANIC ARIZONA, 1536-1856
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. 1st Edition. 462 pp. illus., maps. Author traces the roots of Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 412 AHC. Seller Inventory # 20-7774