Famed Spicy Foods Expert Dave DeWitt brings to life the late 1800s New Mexico Apache Up-Rising in an exciting Historical Novel
The New York Times calls this author, "The Pope of Peppers" and TV viewers recognize Dave DeWitt as the ever-affable chile pepper expert and organizer of Albuquerque's huge annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show. Dave is also the author of more than 30 food related books, including the best-selling "Chile Pepper Encyclopedia" (Stewart, Tabori & Chang), which comes out in paperback this fall. National TV appearances include "American Journal," Cable News Network, "The Today Show," "Home with Gary Collins," "Scientific American Frontiers," "Smart Solutions," and "CBS Sunday Morning." He has also been featu...moreFamed Spicy Foods Expert Dave DeWitt brings to life the late 1800s New Mexico Apache Up-Rising in an exciting Historical Novel
The New York Times calls this author, "The Pope of Peppers" and TV viewers recognize Dave DeWitt as the ever-affable chile pepper expert and organizer of Albuquerque's huge annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show. Dave is also the author of more than 30 food related books, including the best-selling "Chile Pepper Encyclopedia" (Stewart, Tabori & Chang), which comes out in paperback this fall. National TV appearances include "American Journal," Cable News Network, "The Today Show," "Home with Gary Collins," "Scientific American Frontiers," "Smart Solutions," and "CBS Sunday Morning." He has also been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, American Way, Smithsonian, and approximately 200 newspapers across the country. Now, the world's authority on the Southwests hottest food turns his attention to New Mexicos most compelling and legendary historical figures--the rag-tag group of Apache warriors led by an elderly gentleman set on avenging the death of Victorio--and those who pursued them, the officers and buffalo soldiers of the U.S. Army's Ninth Cavalry. The people, the story and the settings are real; DeWitt poured through endless documentation in the form of military records, old photos, newspaper clippings, letters and other correspondence to piece together the facts. Then, drawing on his background as a university professor of composition and literature-- plus his almost uncanny grasp and sensibility of Apache customs, traditions, rituals (and humor) -- DeWitt has woven a fast-paced and engaging saga. Click here for more information."(less)