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. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.
Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival imagesTopical essays and literary extractsDetailed color mapsGreat ideas for things to see and doCapsule reviews of hotels and restaurants

Genres: Travel

181 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.