Arizona, the wonderland; the history of its ancient cliff and cave dwellings, ruined pueblos, conquest by the Spaniards, Jesuit and Franciscan missions, trail makers and Indians; a survey of its climate, scenic marvels, topography, deserts, mountains, rivers and valleys; a review of its industries; an account of its influence on art, literature and science; and some reference to what it offers of delight to the automobilist, sportsman, pleasure and health seekerBy George Wharton JamesWith a map and sixty plates, of which twelve are in colour . on . 382 Coleman Lake, near Williams, Arizona — Ca
Arizona, the wonderland; the history of its ancient cliff and cave dwellings, ruined pueblos, conquest by the Spaniards, Jesuit and Franciscan missions, trail makers and Indians; a survey of its climate, scenic marvels, topography, deserts, mountains, rivers and valleys; a review of its industries; an account of its influence on art, literature and science; and some reference to what it offers of delight to the automobilist, sportsman, pleasure and health seekerBy George Wharton JamesWith a map and sixty plates, of which twelve are in colour . on . 382 Coleman Lake, near Williams, Arizona — CampingUnder the Pines at Coleman Lake, near Williams,Arizona ........ 388 A Group of Homes, Douglas, Arizona — HighSchool, Douglas, Arizona . •, • ? 403 Ruins of Wolfville, Arizona . . .422 The Three Treaty Rocks at West Entrance toCochises Stronghold, Arizona — A Portion ofCochises Stronghold, near Tombstone, Arizona 425 The Roosevelt Dam and Reservoir, Arizona (In fullcolor) . . . . -431 Camel Back Mountain ...... 433 Ingleside Club House, near Phoenix, Arizona . 440 xxiv List of Illustrations PAGB One of the New Tree-Lined Roads in the SaltRiver Valley ....... 442 The Patio and Pergola, San Marcos Hotel, Chan-dler, Arizona (In full color) . . .445 On the San Marcos Golf Links, Chandler, Arizona 448 The Dividing Line Between Mexico and the UnitedStates at Nogales . . . .451 Nogales, Showing the Street that Divides theAmerican from the Mexican Portion of theCity — General View of Nogales, Arizona . 460. ARIZONA, THE WONDERLAND CHAPTER I GLIMPSES OF THE LAND Few countries in the world present so marvellous avariety of scenic features as does Arizona, the Wonder-land. From this standpoint alone Arizona could wellclaim to be a wonderland, and none who knew it wouldhave either the temerity or the mendacity to deny itsclaim. Drop upon it where you will, it is wondrous,marvellous, astounding, even thrilling. Let me justname at random a few of the thrilling, the really awe
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