Lake Chapala is no longer a paradise without a past. Join award-winning author Tony Burton as he explores the fascinating history of the Lake Chapala region s formative years from the arrival of conquistadors in the early 1500s to the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910. Insightful and entertaining commentary enhances this unique collection of extracts from more than fifty original sources. Poets, friars, travellers, exiles and scientists overcome bandits and natural disasters to offer captivating tales of courage, greed, delight, unexpected triumphs and much, much more. xiv+215 pages, with map, more than twenty original illustrations by Rosemary Chan, glossary, bibliographic references and index. "A must-read, full of little-known facts; a brilliant anthology that reveals Lake Chapala in a whole new light. --David McLaughlin, Publisher, Mexico Connect
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Lake Chapala
Sep 4 2012
By Mitch
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very interesting historical perspective of the lake chapala area - I really enjoyed the book and recommend it to expats living in the area
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Must Read for those wanting to know the context
April 16 2012
By Stephen C. Iman
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What a fine effort for those struggling to put Lake Chapala into some kind of perspective. It's a fascinating place for those who see it, and a popular destination for American retirees looking for a grand place to park. What this book does so well is to sort through history to put the current spot into some sort of context for the visitor. The author/editor clips bits and pieces from the first observations in print, and even provides some context for understanding the area's role in the history of a struggling nation. It's a thorough collection of bits in print providing nice perspective from indian chiefs and friars to rebellious pursuers of national independence and entrepreneurs aiming (and often failing) with versions of 'development'. Charming book for those interested in the area.
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