A Letter from the Publisher and Editor, Richard D. Fisher

For many years the classic text and history of Copper Canyon and the Tarahumara Indians has been out of print. Due to a deep commitment to the region, its people and its history, the publisher is seeking to help preserve and make available the most important books on the Copper Canyon and the Tarahumara culture in this new anthology of Unknown Mexico by Carl Lumholtz and the Silver Magnet by Grant Shepherd.

    The publisher is very excited to present, in the color photography section, a modern look at this incredibly diverse region.

    Up until 1990 very little had changed since 1890. In fact, in some respects the Northern Sierra Madre was even farther off the beaten track in modern times than a century ago. Of course, since 1990 the rate of modernization has accelerated dramatically.

    The outstanding photography of Carlos Lazcano in the indian cliff dwellings near Madera, the publisher's photographs of the newly discovered crystal caves and the highest waterfalls in Mexico, together with Batopilas Canyon and its diverse cultures will bring the reader back in time to the experiences of Lumholtz and Shepherd. The publisher is pleased to present this new work conjunction with the outstanding history of the region.

   The publisher hopes that you, the public, will support this publication and associated cultural preservation efforts. Those who know the personal style of the publisher over the years know his deepest satisfaction is working with dedicated people, from many cultures, on productive, technically challenging, and mutually beneficial cultural projects. With this goal in mind, the publisher invites you to make any possible contribution to improving the quality of this book, especially in helping to find historical photographs for the next edition.

Thank you for your support.

Very Sincerely Yours,

Richard D. Fisher
Publisher - Sunracer Publications

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