The old ones of New Mexico - Hardcover

Coles, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826303013 ISBN 13: 9780826303011

Publisher: University of New Mexico Press, 1973

Synopsis

"These 'old ones,' these wonderfully expressive storytellers, these wonderfully and deeply introspective individuals (who are fulfilling their human destiny by contemplating things, asking themselves about what truly matters, and why), can be of assistance to those studying literature, philosophy, religion. Here, after all, are twentieth century Americans who knew in their bones how to embrace narratives, their very own, and who also knew how to describe the world and take its measure." From the New Introduction by Robert Coles. The book contains 40 photographs by Alex Harris

About this title

Book Description:

These narratives by storytellers in New Mexico examine life’s big questions of what truly matters and why. The timeless wisdom and contemplations of these “old ones” will resonate with those studying literature, philosophy, or religion, as well as anyone who enjoys explorations of the human spirit.

Review:

An eloquent picture of the hard but productive and fulfilling lives of these rural people. -- San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle

Superbly presented. As a collective portrait this book allows its subjects to reveal themselves with a directness and immediacy... -- The New Republic

About this edition

• Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
• Publication date: 1973
• ISBN 10: 0826303013
• ISBN 13: 9780826303011
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 74