Publisher's Synopsis
Through prose and imagery, Arizona is presented in all its rugged grandeur, historical environment, present-day progress, and future expectations as it celebrates its statehood centennial. - On February 14, 2012, Arizona celebrates its centennial as the 48th state in the Union. Author Jim Turner captures ArizonaÆs documented history with engaging text complemented by scenic and historic images that define the spirit of this last frontier outpost of the continental United States. Arizona: A Celebration of the Grand Canyon State is a colorful, comprehensive, and exciting popular history of this beautiful state, from its prehistoric and geologic origins, to its definitive Native American, Spanish, and Wild West cultures, to its modern biotech industries. -
