Santa Fe Sketch Book (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Alpha Edition, 2026

9378410502 / 9789378410505

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Paperback. A city shaped by many histories emerges through compact sketches that invite lingering rather than hurried passage. Spanish, Mexican, Pueblo Indian, Catholic, territorial and American influences meet in Santa Fe, where adobe architecture, religious tradition, artistic practice and civic life reveal the layered identity of the "City Different". The approach is descriptive and celebratory, capturing a place through telling observations instead of imposing a single continuous narrative. Short, self-contained pieces move between historic streets, courtyards, churches, museums, schools and artists' spaces, pairing local history with the attentive eye of illustrated travel writing. Architecture becomes a record of cultural exchange, while Native American art, crafts, festivals and religious observances show heritage as something practised as well as preserved. Beyond the city, the scope widens to nearby pueblos, mountain landscapes and wilderness areas, connecting urban landmarks with older traditions, historic routes and the surrounding country. History here is encountered through places that still bear its imprint. Accounts of travel and trade along the Santa Fe Trail sit beside the Civil War conflict at Glorieta Pass, while missions, recreational sites and scenic attractions broaden the portrait without turning it into a conventional guidebook. The sketchbook form allows each subject to stand alone, yet together the pieces create an illustrated historical portrait of cultural identity, continuity and place. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
Santa Fe Sketch Book (Paperback)
Autore
Lewis Edward Ewen
Editore
Alpha Edition
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
9378410502
ISBN 13
9789378410505

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