The Southwest Inside Out: An Illustrated Guide to the Land and Its History, 5th Edition

 This richly illustrated guide to awe-inspiring landscapes of the American Southwest has been updated to include new geological discoveries in the Southwest and expanded resources for travelers––current contact info for 114 scenic attractions (plus seven new National Monuments) and a fortified, annotated list of 108 recommended books and websites.

The text blends travel tips, Native American legends, prehistoric and historic vignettes, and—as a unifying theme—explanations of earthly processes and events that have shaped land, people, and wildlife. The writing is informative without being academic. It covers the lands from west Texas to southern California and from northern Utah to northern Mexico. While the whole has continuity, each page-spread is self-contained for clarity and ease of use by travelers.

Includes: 

• Over 300 color photographs & 33 drawings
  Seven customized maps (including a 15”x19” folded map of the Greater Southwest)
  Annotated List of Parklands
  Annotated List of Recommended Books & Websites
  Comprehensive Index