Presidio San Agustin A View of Early Tucson, Compiled by Dorothy N. Yanez (paperback). Published by the Tucson Presidio Trust.
With contributions from Peter Booth, Richard Collins, Linda Gregonis, Gayle Hartmann, Jonathan Mabry, Susan Smith and J. Homer Thiel .
This book is written by expert local historians and archaeologists, and compiled by Tucson Presidio Trust Board Member Dorothy Yanez. It summarizes the story of the Tucson valley from the earliest people who lived here, to the establishment of the Spanish Presidio, through the period of the Mexican Republic and on to Arizona Statehood. It also summarizes the history of the creation of the present day Presidio Museum.
This is essential reading for anyone interested in learning about Tucson history or interested in volunteering at the Presidio Museum.
