Compass American Guides: Santa Fe

by Lawrence W. Cheek

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Compass Santa Fe covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. These insider guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of Santa Fe.

Genres: Travel

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Lawrence W. Cheek worked for the Tucson Citizen for 14 years as a reporter, music, and architecture critic, essayist, and Saturday editor. He then edited Tucson's City Magazine, a free-ranging monthly that comprised investigative reporting, politics, popular culture, and the arts. His work frequently appears in Arizona Highways magazine, which also has published three of his books: Scenic Sedona, Photographing Arizona, and A.D. 1250: Ancient People of the Southwest. In addition, Mr. Cheek is also the author of Compass American Guide: Santa Fe.

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually read most of this on my way back from Santa Fe on Jan 1 and found it fascinating.
This was a great 'guidebook' that was heavier on the history and culture of the area than just sites to see. I will check out more books in these series - had never heard of them before.