The Allure of Turquoise.(Brief Article)(Book Review)

From: Library Bookwatch | Date: March 1, 2006 | Copyright information

The Allure Of Turquoise

Arnold Vigil, editor

New Mexico Magazine

495 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501

0937206873 $19.95 nmmagazine.com

One of New Mexico's symbols is turquoise, so it's fitting that a discussion of jewel would come from New Mexico Magazine's publishing arm. Any who wish to learn about the stone must have The Allure Of Turquo...

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