BajaWard Books About Baja

Great Books About Baja

THE LOG FROM THE SEA OF CORTEZ

by JOHN STEINBECK

In 1940, Steinbeck and the biologist Edward F. Ricketts ventured aboard the Western Flyer, a sardine boat out of Monterey, California, on a 4,000-mile voyage around the Baja peninsula into the Sea of Cortez. This exciting, day-by-day account of their expedition wonderfully combines science, philosophy, and high-spirited adventure, and provides a much fuller picture of Steinbeck-and his beliefs about man and the world than any of his fictional works.

WITH STEINBECK in the SEA OF CORTEZ

by SPARKY ENEA as told to Audry Lynch

Sparky Enea and his friend "Tiny" Colleto signed on as crew on the Western Flyer.

SEARCHING for STEINBECK'S SEA OF CORTEZ

by ANDROMEDA ROMANO-LAX

Andromeda Romano-Lax, with her husband and two children, set out to explore the dazzling waters of the Sea of Cortez in a 24-foot sailboat. Inspired by Steinbeck's famous 1940 book The Log from the Sea of Cortez, the author quickly proves herself an experienced and lyrical guide to one of North America's most unique and rugged places. Her vivid descriptions of the abundant marine life turn readers into armchair naturalists. A delightful blend of adventure, science, and philosophy, Searching for Steinbeck's Sea of Cortez is a memorable trip.

GOD AND MR. GOMEZ

by JACK SMITH

A "must read" for anyone thinking of a home in Mexico.

INTO A DESERT PLACE

by GRAHAM MACKINTOSH

A 3000 mile walk around the coast of Baja California

The BAJA CATCH

by NEIL KELLY and GENE KIRA

A fishing, travel & remote camping manual for Baja California

Donna Anita

by Helen Ellsburg

A small but great book about Anita Espinoza, her family and the impact and history they made in El Rosario. The next time you see me ask me to tell you about the time I met Senora Espinoza. What a great book if you can find it.

REFLECTIONS

by Mama Espinoza, An Autobiography

Another small but great book about Anita Espinoza. Written by Mama Espinoza herself. Packed with history and memories of the "good times."

ANITA
The El Rosario Legend

by Martin Barron E.

This book written in 2002, is in both English and Spanish. It is a must read for anyone interested in Baja history. It centers on Anita Grosso de Espinoza and her family.

The Unforgettable
SEA OF CORTEZ

by Gene S. Kira

Baja California's Golden Age 1947 - 1977
The life and writings of Ray Cannon

Full of Baja history, this book follows Ray Cannon around Baja and introduces the reader to many of the families that explored and opened Baja.

Adventures in BAJA

by Mike McMahan

"My 33 years of fascinating exploration in Mexico's peninsula." You might remember Mike McMahan more from McMahan Furniture Stores.

Baja California

by Ralph Hancock with Ray Haller, Mike McMahan and Frank Alvarado

More of the great history of Baja.

The Baja Book III

by Tom Miller and Carol Hoffman

A map guide to Baja California.

Biker's Guide to Baja

by Joe Parkhurst

For the off-road motorcyclist in lower California.