An interactive, electronic photography book exquisitely reveals history, folk art and Spain's legacy of faith in New Mexico
Details:
Title: New Mexico Faith, The Spiritual Soul of Spanish Colonial New Mexico
Publisher: Bizcochito Press
ISBN: 9780979939617
Digital Photography book, PDF format, 4.4MB, 32 pages/49 photos
Price: US$14.95
of showing the spiritual dimensions of the long
and rich cultural heritage of New Mexico."
Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Archdiocese of Santa Fe
- Embedded sounds
- Image “rollovers” in which photos are swapped for another photo
- Electronic sidebars that provide additional information without being intrusive
- Internal navigation links and links to useful external websites
- Captions rich with historical and compelling commentary
- Foreword by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan,
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
More than 20 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, a hearty group of pioneers established a settlement in modern northern New Mexico in what was then the Spanish frontier.
Although traditional American grade-school history suggests that the story of the United States began on the East Coast, Spain’s territorial claims and settlements were firmly established in the western United States long before the Declaration of Independence.
Beginning in 1598, the Spanish Colonial period in New Mexico was to last for the next 250 years. In the electronic photography book, New Mexico Faith, The Spiritual Soul of Spanish Colonial New Mexico, photographer and New Mexico native Ed Lopez focuses on the unique religious folk art, culture and architecture that imbue a special mystical appeal to New Mexico.The book provides intriguing answers to such questions as: Why do pilgrims leave baby shoes behind at a church known as the Lourdes of the Southwest? Why did early settlers of New Mexico paint their door and window frames blue? Why does a large, centuries-old wooden statue of Christ have two missing fingers?
New Mexico Faith is ideal for:
- Tourists and Travelers
- Persons interested in history and culture presented
in a unique and appealing way - Catholics who want new insights into their faith and practice
- Spanish and history students
- Publishing technology enthusiasts
- Folk Art lovers
- Parents who want to spark their children's interest
in learning through an easy and engaging way - Persons looking for a distinctive and educational gift