Sunshot: Peril and Wonder in the Gran Desierto (Southwest Center Series)

Name: Sunshot: Peril and Wonder in the Gran Desierto (Southwest Center Series)
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Book Synopsis: The Devil's Highway crosses a stretch of borderland desert in northern Mexico where many immigrants have traveled—and too many have died. It is a despoblado where desperate people defend secret places. But it is also known as El Gran Desierto—a place where stately saguaros stand near aromatic elephant trees, where sand dunes caress the edges of jagged granite mountains, where one can watch bighorn sheep in the morning and whales in the afternoon. Over the years, desert rat Bill Broyles has ventured repeatedly into this sunshot landscape, slogged across its salt flats and sand dunes, and defied its deadly heat. This book chronicles his years of exploration, a vivid and personal introduction to a thorny but ultimately enchanting place that manages to endear itself over time, if it doesn't kill you first. Michael Berman's stark black-and-white photographs capture the desolate beauty of the desert while conveying a sense of Broyles' adventures. Gleaned from more than 4,000 images shot with a large-format camera, these exquisite photographs translate the desert's formidable monotone into finely tuned studies of light and represent some of the best photos ever taken of this mysterious region. El Gran Desierto is a grand desert indeed, with beauty, spirit, and mystery rivaling any place on Earth, and anyone captivated by the earlier explorations of Lumholtz, Ives, or Hornaday—or by Edward Abbey's love of desert places—will revel in these modern-day adventures. Sunshot defies the stereotype of a punishing wilderness to show how even the most perilous desert can be alluring if approached with knowledge and respect.

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Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the mystical El Gran Desierto? Sunshot: Peril and Wonder in the Gran Desierto is a captivating book that takes you deep into the heart of this treacherous yet enchanting landscape. Join Bill Broyles, a seasoned desert explorer, as he shares his vivid and personal experiences of venturing into this sunshot landscape. With Michael Berman's striking black-and-white photographs, you'll be mesmerized by the desolate beauty of the desert captured in every page.

El Gran Desierto is not just a barren wasteland, but a place of hidden wonders and endless charm. In this book, you'll discover the secret hideaways that desperate people have defended and the delicate balance between life and death. Immerse yourself in the velvety soft sands, stand in awe of the majestic saguaros and aromatic elephant trees, and witness bighorn sheep gracefully moving against the backdrop of jagged granite mountains. Sunshot will take you on a thrilling adventure, from the scorching salt flats to the whispering sand dunes.

With over 4,000 exquisitely captured images, Michael Berman's photography elevates the grandeur of El Gran Desierto to a whole new level. His mastery of light transforms the desert's formidable monotone into finely tuned studies of contrasts and textures. These photographs are not just pictures; they are windows into a world filled with beauty, spirit, and mystery. Engross yourself in the spellbinding scenes that rival the explorations of Lumholtz, Ives, Hornaday, and even Edward Abbey's deep love for desert places.

Do you crave a thrilling encounter with one of the most captivating natural wonders on Earth? Sunshot will not only challenge your preconceived notions of deserts as punishing wilderness but also reveal their alluring side when approached with knowledge and respect. Don't miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring wonders of El Gran Desierto. Get your copy of Sunshot: Peril and Wonder in the Gran Desierto today and let the pages transport you to a world of peril, wonder, and enchantment.

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