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World War II veteran Charles L. Convis presents two volumes in the "True Tales of the Old West" series, a delight for Western connoisseurs due to their meticulous me·tic·u·lous
adj.
1. Extremely careful and precise.

2. Extremely or excessively concerned with details.

[From Latin met research and engaging narration. "Californios in the Old West" (9781892156259, $11.95) is a collection of short tales about second and third generation Spanish-Americans living in what is now California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). , prior to the 1830s. Not only do the tales give fascinating glimpses into the lives of individuals dedicated to survival in harsh territory, they reveal how 'Californio' life changed after the state became "Americanized". "Visitors View the Old West" (9781892156266, $11.95) presents short tales out of the lives of individuals who witnessed the Old West with their own eyes, including Rudyard Kipling, George Simpson George Simpson may refer to:

Sir George Simpson (administrator) (c. 1792–1860), explorer, meteorologist and administrator of the Hudson's Bay Company
George Simpson (athlete) (1908–1961), American runner

, and Catherine Weldon Catherine Weldon was a widow from New York whose commitment to the cause of Native Americans led her to the Indian territories of the Lakotas in the 1890s. Derek Walcott references her and her life in his epic poem, Omeros (a widow who met Sitting Bull in person), and many more. Both are a treat for anyone with a keen interest in the Old West; the stories are pure fun to read, whether a few at a time or all at once.

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Title Annotation:	'Californios in the Old West' and 'Visitors View the Old West'
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