First published in 1877, this book is a comprehensive guide to the geography, history, and resources of the Arizona-Sonora region in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. The authors provide an overview of the region's natural history, geology, and climate, as well as its human history, culture, and economy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and natural beauty of this fascinating part of the world. 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.