The New Mexico Trilogy: The Milagro Beanfield War : A Novel (Series #1) (Edition 1) (Paperback)

from BookConcierge

In a New Mexico valley the power is held by one man and his company. Over the years Ladd Devine's family has manipulated the indigenous peasant farmers, securing the majority of water rights for hi...

from anniemktx

I remember reading this ah my friend's house in Albuquerque, back in the late 70's. I literally rolled on the floor laughing, and don't remember doing that ever since. Such a New Mexico book - one ...

from co_coyote

After reading Killing for Coal last month about how the coal barons built a Western economy on the backs of poor miners, I needed an antidote. The Milagro Beanfield War, sitting on my bedside shelf...

from co_coyote

After reading Killing for Coal last month about how the coal barons built a Western economy on the backs of poor miners, I needed an antidote. The Milagro Beanfield War, sitting on my bedside shelf...

from eduscapes

This novel is the first episode of Nichols' 'New Mexico Trilogy.' Reminiscent of the power and humor of Steinbeck's Cannery Row, this is a vivid, human portrayal of a downtrodden Hispanic - - one m...