In this fascinating travelogue, Charles P. Stone recounts his experiences traveling through the American Southwest and the Mexican state of Sonora. With vivid descriptions of the landscapes, peoples, and cultures he encounters, as well as insightful observations about the political and economic realities of the region, Stone's book is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West and Mexico. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.