From an Altar Screen: Tales from New Mexico - Hardcover

by Angelico Chavez (Author), Peter Hurd (Illustrator)

""From An Altar Screen: Tales From New Mexico"" is a collection of short stories by Angelico Chavez that explores the history, culture, and traditions of New Mexico. The stories are set in various locations throughout the state and range from the early days of Spanish colonization to modern times. Through the characters and their experiences, Chavez offers a glimpse into the unique blend of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences that shape the identity of New Mexico. The book includes themes of family, faith, love, and loss, and each story is infused with Chavez's lyrical and poetic writing style. Whether exploring the rugged beauty of the landscape or delving into the complexities of human relationships, ""From An Altar Screen"" is a captivating and insightful portrayal of New Mexico and its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.