A photographic journey through the landscape immortalized in bestselling author Tony Hillerman s beloved mystery series featuring the legendary Navajo police officers Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Sergeant Jim CheeStep into the world of Tony Hillermans Chee and Leaphorn novels with this stunning collection of original photography of the landscape integral to his writing. Alongside these breathtaking photos are brief synopses of Hillermans novels; descriptive text from his works; his own comments about the land; and information about the sites pictured. Compiled with remembrances by his eldest daughter; Anne Hillerman; and original photos by Don Strel; here is a timely showcase of a hauntingly beautiful region that captured one mans imagination for a lifetime.In Tony Hillermans Landscape; Anne Hillerman pays loving tribute to her father and his work. For seasoned Hillerman fans; and those discovering his work for the first time; this book offers an intimate and unique look at this beloved author and his world.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A Summer of Birds: JJ Audubon at Oakley HouseBy Joel H. ThirdNicely written delineation of Audubons preparation of his great work. Expresses the family and financial problems involved.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Cryptic DismissalBy Teresita AliceaWonderful book with beautiful images and endpapers. It addresses a cryptic period in Audubons life when he was so poor he sought employment as a tutor to a 15 year old girl in a southern plantation owned by wealthy landowners. He was very productive and drew a few birds but on the whole it was a stressful time for him because the lady of the house did not care for him. He was fired and payment was withheld for a while. but an enduring mystery remains as to the reasons for his dismissal.Teresita Alicea18 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating Even for the UninitiatedBy Charles BerteauFirst. let me declare openly that I am a biased reviewer. I was a classmate of Danny Heitman (the author) in high school and learned to love his story-telling and writing skills many years ago. I follow Heitmans columns and essays with interest because he always finds a way to seize me.I knew that would the case with this book. and I was not disappointed. Although I am a native of Louisiana. I must confess that Ive never examined the life of Audobon nor his oeuvre. Nor am I a birder. I am simply someone who loves history and stories. Heitman tells an interesting story. and tells it well. Using the nominally episodic setting of one summer in the forests of Oakley. Heitman weaves the story of Audobons life. dreams. and ambitions. and you leave this book with a grasp of who Audobon really was. I may never read another book about Audobon. but I know him now.Youll find this a quick and satisfying read. by a writer who deserves the opportunity to tell us more interesting stories in the years to come.
