Description

“If you're thinking of paying a visit to this resplendent realm, or you simply want to expand your knowledge, then Navajo Nation: A Visitor's Guide is a handbook well worth perusing. Written by Tucsonans Patrick and Joan Lavin, it's a comprehensive introduction to the Navajo way of life, combining an extensive look at their history, religion and language with detailed routes for exploring Diné' bikéyah (Navajos' land).”

“Travel books generally provide a brief historical overview of the locale being examined, but this one devotes almost a third of its space to Navajo history and culture. Readers may come away feeling like they've taken an accelerated college course on the topic.”

This unique guidebook opens with a section on the history of the Navajo from pre-colonial times to the present, with a special focus on the development of their culture and religion. The next section a comprehensive visitor's guide to the region, covering sites of historical interest and natural beauty and including driving directions, accommodations, and other helpful information. Finally, a section on the Navajo language gives readers a flavor for speaking Navajo and includes useful words and phrases.

• Covers attractions, routes, dining, and accommodations
• Suggested itineraries for 3-day to 10-day trips
• Includes special details for RVs, camping, and hiking
• 16 pages of color photos bring Navajo country to life

About the author(s)

Patrick and Joan Lavin are both graduates of California State University, Northridge. Patrick is author of New Mexico: An Illustrated History and Arizona: An Illustrated History, both published by Hippocrene Books, and is retired from a career with the federal government. Joan holds teaching credentials with a specialization in secondary education. They have traveled extensively in Navajo country and reside in Tucson, Arizona.