Why read Cave Paintings of Baja California?

Book cover of Cave Paintings of Baja California: Discovering the Great Murals of an Unknown People

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A full-color account of the great murals of a forgotten people. Depicts the author's discovery and documentation of a world-class archaeological region in remote central Baja.

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1 author picked Cave Paintings of Baja California as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jennifer Silva Redmond

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You cannot judge a book by its cover, especially this one.

I know it looks like a coffee table book—and it is a gorgeous book full of incredible photos of the cave painting sites and much more, all by the author—but it is so much more than that.

First off, it is an adventure story, and it quickly becomes a story of exploration and discovery. I found myself as gripped by it as by the plot of any mystery tale, and I am so grateful that the author taught me about, and inspired me to learn even more about, Baja’s…

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