New Releases by Frederick Turner

The legendary Wild West, as it exists in the popular imagination, exerts a powerful, unbridled influence over the contemporary American West as Frederick Turner--historian, biographer, naturalist, and travel writer--colorfully portrays in this collection of high-spirited essays.

Originally published (hardcover) in 1985 by Paragon House, this examination of the interconnectedness of nature and human endeavor showcases Turner''s exploration of--and attempt to integrate--principles of literature, art, music, biology, psychology, anthropology, linguistics, and aesthetics. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Although Juan Perón changed the course of modern Argentine history, scholars have often interpreted him in terms of their own ideologies and interests, rather than seeing the effect of this man and his movement had on the Argentine people. The essays in this volume seek to uncover the man behind the myth, to define the true nature of Perónism. Several chapters view Perón''s rise to power, his deposition and eighteen-year exile, and his dramtic return in 1973. Others examine: opposing forces in modern Argentina, including the church and its role in politics; the conflict between landed stancieros and urban industrialists, terrorist activities and their popularist support base; Peronism and the labor movement; and Evita Perón''s role in advancing the political rights of women.

Sydafrikansk bog om ørkenslagene i Libyen november - december 1941.

The fonds consists of Turner''s handwritten diary (November 13, 1911 - May 13, 1912). Much of the diary refers to his construction activities and to the political events of the time. He was involved in the construction of new buildings in Peking at the time of the Chinese Revolution (1911-1912). The diary is written in a copying book that interleaves an "onion skin"-type paper with regular paper to allow for the creation of a copy. In this instance the copies appear to have been sent to his family - the first entry is dated November 12-13, 1911 and is addressed to "Mother dearest & all."