Valley of Shining Stone: The Story of Abiquiu

By Lesley Poling-Kempes

Book Overview

North by northwest from old Santa Fe is the winding road to Abiquiu (ah-be-cue'), Ghost Ranch, and el Valle de la Piedra Lumbre, the Valley of Shining Stone: mythical names in a near-mythical place, captured for the ages in the famous paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816514461
• ISBN13: 9780816514465
• Release Date: July 1997
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Valley of Shining Stone

Valley of Shining Stone by Lesley Poling-Kempes is the most complete history of one of the oldest modern day settlements in the United States, Abiquiu, New Mexico, which was also the home of Georgia O'Keeffe. In this well-written historical narrative, the author documents how the complex and rich ethnic fabric of Spanish, Angelo, meso-American natives, and North American natives came together to form a unique culture in the beautiful landscape, but difficult climate of the Chama river valley northwest of Santa Fe. It is a must read for anyone who desires an accurate historical account and cultural understanding of this region. Robert P. Snow Ph.D