The San Luis Valley: Land of the Six-Armed Cross, Second Edition by SIMMONS, Virginia McConnell - 1999

Niwot, Colorado: University Press of Colorado. Near Fine. 1999. Hardcover. 087081530X . Virginia McConnell Simmons has provided a history of Colorado and New Mexico's San Luis Valley, including explanations of the many Hispanic place-names in the area. The high mountain valley and surrounding towns have a rich history of railroading, mining, mountaineering and agriculture. With several black & white photos and a few maps. With a foreword by David Fridtjof Halaas. Inscribed and signed to Mr. Halaas by the author on half title page; also with her personal note to Halaas bound into the front of the book. --- In wraps with Fred F. Haberlein color painting of a mountain scene to covers. --- With creasing to a handful of leaves and very mild soiling, else an about-Near Fine copy.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; x, 364 pages; Signed by Author .