Going Back to Bisbee

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Summary: Exquisite traveler's memoir of Bisbee, Tucson and Arizona
Review: A DELIGHTFUL DIVERSION. WELL-WRITTEN AND WORTH IT TO BUY IT. A KIND OF VERBAL NATURALIST'S JOURNALING. This is an exceptionally well-written and engaging travel memoir describing in fluid, conversational, yet poetic language, the writer's travels in Arizona's Sonoran Desert and mountainous area. It uses the English language of the American style magnificantly. It conveys the moment to moment experiencing of Mr. Sheldon's drives and travels. YOu feel as if you are in Blue Boy (his van) with him. YOu can almost smell the greasewood right after a monsoon rain as if you were there. I'm reading this book to my 91-year old Mother who lived in Bisbee and Tucson as a child. It is a special treasure for her as it allows her to enjoy and reminisce about the special memories of her childhood. Thank you Mr. Sheldon for this delightful book. I am eternally grateful to you.

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Summary: Exquisite traveler's memoir of Bisbee, Tucson and Arizona
Review: A DELIGHTFUL DIVERSION. WELL-WRITTEN AND WORTH IT TO BUY IT. A KIND OF VERBAL NATURALIST'S JOURNALING. This is an exceptionally well-written and engaging travel memoir describing in fluid, conversational, yet poetic language, the writer's travels in Arizona's Sonoran Desert and mountainous area. It uses the English language of the American style magnificantly. It conveys the moment to moment experiencing of Mr. Sheldon's drives and travels. YOu feel as if you are in Blue Boy (his van) with him. YOu can almost smell the greasewood right after a monsoon rain as if you were there. I'm reading this book to my 91-year old Mother who lived in Bisbee and Tucson as a child. It is a special treasure for her as it allows her to enjoy and reminisce about the special memories of her childhood. Thank you Mr. Sheldon for this delightful book. I am eternally grateful to you.

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Summary: Excellent book, brings southeast Arizona to life.
Review: A wonderful book that transports the reader into a little known corner of the American West. Mr. Shelton is a poet and a keen observer of the physical world. During the course of a one day drive from Tuscon to Bisbee, he crafts an extremely well-written look at the contrasting interests, people and natural forces which created this corner of the West. His writing makes one long for sun drenched days and miles of open, "range and basin" land.

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Summary: A new Arizonian
Review: Being a new to Arizona and visiting once, I loved this book. It made my recent trip to Bisbee wonderfully interesting. I searched for many of the points of interst mentioned in this book. Looked at the terrain and the people. All were true to the authors decribtion. I even experienced a few "that's Bisbee" moments. Thanks for a great book, I thoroughly enjoyed the read.

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Summary: A new Arizonian
Review: Being a new to Arizona and visiting once, I loved this book. It made my recent trip to Bisbee wonderfully interesting. I searched for many of the points of interst mentioned in this book. Looked at the terrain and the people. All were true to the authors decribtion. I even experienced a few "that's Bisbee" moments. Thanks for a great book, I thoroughly enjoyed the read.

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Summary: Dreaming of Bisbee
Review: First I have to confess that I have only been to Bisbee twice. This book is one of my favorite books of all time. It manages to capture thje essence of the town covering its history and culture. A warning however: if you purchase this book you will find that you must also pay a visit to one of the most unique towns in the West....and in process leave a piece of your heart behind.

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Summary: Dreaming of Bisbee
Review: First I have to confess that I have only been to Bisbee twice. This book is one of my favorite books of all time. It manages to capture thje essence of the town covering its history and culture. A warning however: if you purchase this book you will find that you must also pay a visit to one of the most unique towns in the West....and in process leave a piece of your heart behind.

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Summary: New Insights on An Old Trip
Review: Having lived for almost a decade in Arizona, I've driven the 80 miles from Tucson to Bisbee many times, but never with the insights,humor and appreciation shown by the author. It is a wonderful road map to that special place in our lives ---the time we took "the road less traveled" and it made all the difference. I haven't been back to Bisbee for over five years, but I hope it is OK and still resisting any temptations to "go modern." Read the book, make a trip to Bisbee some day ---both will help you appreciate your own neighborhoods and special places, no matter where you live.

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Summary: New Insights on An Old Trip
Review: Having lived for almost a decade in Arizona, I've driven the 80 miles from Tucson to Bisbee many times, but never with the insights,humor and appreciation shown by the author. It is a wonderful road map to that special place in our lives ---the time we took "the road less traveled" and it made all the difference. I haven't been back to Bisbee for over five years, but I hope it is OK and still resisting any temptations to "go modern." Read the book, make a trip to Bisbee some day ---both will help you appreciate your own neighborhoods and special places, no matter where you live.

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Summary: A Virtual History Vacation
Review: This book is a gem! Besides the fact that Bisbee is one of my favorite places to visit, the author makes the trip there so enjoyable, you have a hard time remembering you've been there already. I especially liked the story of the Christmas 'Tree' he brought in one year for Christmas. Get this book and take it to a quiet corner to read. You will be transported.