Frank Waters Livres

Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Colorado Springs, the story explores the impact of the mining boom and burgeoning tourism on the community. As the Pikes Peak saga unfolds, it delves into the lives of characters navigating the opportunities and challenges of this prosperous era, highlighting the vibrant culture and evolving landscape of the region. The narrative intertwines personal stories with the broader historical context, offering a rich portrayal of life during this transformative time.

The great variety of wild and beautiful desert is seen through the photographs of landscape photographer David Muench and the words of author Frank Waters.

In this unique collection, some thirty Hopi elders reveal for the first time in written form the Hopi world-view.

The story of Martiniano, the man who killed the deer, is a timeless story of Pueblo Indian sin and redemption, and of the conflict between Indian and white laws; written with a poetically charged beauty of style, a purity of conception, and a thorough understanding of Indian values.

Set against the backdrop of the Hartz Mountains, the novel follows Heinrich, a gifted violinist from a poor family whose talent brings him fame and success. As he navigates the pressures of performance and the complexities of love—particularly for a married woman—Heinrich faces personal and professional challenges. The richly descriptive narrative delves into themes of ambition, love, and the struggle for artistic excellence, offering a poignant exploration of triumph over adversity in early 20th-century Germany.

Set in an enchanting oriental backdrop, this fairy tale offers a timeless narrative filled with magic and wonder. The story, originally published in 1888, captures the essence of classic storytelling while preserving its original charm. Readers will be transported to a world of captivating characters and vivid imagery, making it a delightful addition for fans of traditional fairy tales. The high-quality reprint ensures that the beauty of the original edition is maintained for contemporary audiences.

This facsimile reprint preserves the cultural significance of an original antiquarian work, despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages due to its age. The book is part of a commitment to protect and promote literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original text.

From perpetually snow-capped peaks to stifling deserts below sea-level, the Colorado cuts the deepest and truest cross-section through the heart of the continent.It flows through time as well as space. At the bottom of the Grand Canyon lies one of the early layers of the earth's crust. The cliff dwellers' civilization, and the rise and fall of the great pueblos were only a brief moment in its history. Later came the Spaniards, and then the trappers and prospectors. Not so long ago the Indians battled to defend their invaded country and new technological developments--the greatest is which is Boulder Dam--are beginning to change the face of a region other generations were unable to alter. Frank Waters, a native to Colorado, has brought to his book an understanding of the relation between man and nature which is part of his Indian heritage.