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# Cities of Gold: A Journey Across the American Southwest

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Review: Historical, captivating, recommended read - I rarely write reviews, and most books are not worthy. This one is a five. I rate it at that, as it is history that is well written and researched (I hope), and is an engaging read that I did not want to end. I am a horse rider myself, spend my winters in AZ riding the same types of terrain, and can empathize with the ordeals of horse wrecks and treacherous trails. There is a lot of humor throughout the book, that might not be appreciated if not a horseman or at least an outdoorsman. The stories of the tribes and individuals are captivating, of past and present. If you are interested in the history of our southwest before and during the demise of our American Indians, and willing to assess the value of modern society, I highly recommend it. And if you don't know a thing about a horse, you will gain some insights from reading this book!
Review: Great Historical Information about the Southwest - The author and two companions retraced Coronado's journey from the Mexican border through Arizona into New Mexico. I really enjoyed the history of the region presented by the author. The story of the author's actual journey was less compelling. The author had very little outdoor experience before undertaking the journey. So, a lot of his story involved tracking down horses that were not secured well and other "hardships" that the author experienced. Most experience outdoors-people would not have encountered these "hardships". I found this part of the book redundant and boring. However, I felt that the author gave a very thorough and informative view of the history of the area. I would recommend the book because of the historical aspect. The history was presented well and was entertaining and enlightening to read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #844,234 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #593 in Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books) #909 in West Mountain United States Travel Books #10,402 in U.S. State & Local History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (932) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 1.2 x 9.25 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0826320864 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0826320865 |
| Item Weight  | 1.5 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 480 pages |
| Publication date  | March 1, 1999 |
| Publisher  | UNM Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Historical, captivating, recommended read
*by R***1 on April 17, 2017*

I rarely write reviews, and most books are not worthy. This one is a five. I rate it at that, as it is history that is well written and researched (I hope), and is an engaging read that I did not want to end. I am a horse rider myself, spend my winters in AZ riding the same types of terrain, and can empathize with the ordeals of horse wrecks and treacherous trails. There is a lot of humor throughout the book, that might not be appreciated if not a horseman or at least an outdoorsman. The stories of the tribes and individuals are captivating, of past and present. If you are interested in the history of our southwest before and during the demise of our American Indians, and willing to assess the value of modern society, I highly recommend it. And if you don't know a thing about a horse, you will gain some insights from reading this book!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Historical Information about the Southwest
*by B***N on May 15, 2023*

The author and two companions retraced Coronado's journey from the Mexican border through Arizona into New Mexico. I really enjoyed the history of the region presented by the author. The story of the author's actual journey was less compelling. The author had very little outdoor experience before undertaking the journey. So, a lot of his story involved tracking down horses that were not secured well and other "hardships" that the author experienced. Most experience outdoors-people would not have encountered these "hardships". I found this part of the book redundant and boring. However, I felt that the author gave a very thorough and informative view of the history of the area. I would recommend the book because of the historical aspect. The history was presented well and was entertaining and enlightening to read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Non-fiction departure for Preston..
*by B***S on August 5, 2024*

I read a lot. More than a lot actually. This book is among my top 3 favorites. Douglas Preston is very good writer. Almost all his books are fiction, mysteries like the Pendergast series, and they're great fun. This one is a true account of his horseback trip following the route of Spanish explorer Coronado across what is now the southwest United States. It's funny, sad, and totally engrossing. Please read it. You'll become a fan too.

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