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Riders to Cibola: A Novel Paperback – December 29, 2009

by Norman Zollinger (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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Winner of the Golden Spur Award and named as one of the Top 21 Western novels of the 20th Century by the Western Writers of America-"a classic in our literature" (Tony Hillerman)

This sweeping saga beginning in the days of Pancho Villa is finally back in print!

Ignacio Ortiz-a Mexican orphan and a runaway searching for his past-lives through eras of intense change, including revolutionary upheavals, two world wars, and the beginning of the modern west during New Mexico's last territorial days. As these turbulent events serve as a backdrop to his life, Ignacio's own loyalties will be tested by the passions of his tempestuous employers The MacAndrews clan.
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  1. Print length
    322 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    The Overlook Press
  4. Publication date
    December 29, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    5.34 x 0.84 x 7.97 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1590202899
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1590202890
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Zollinger’s Golden Spur Award–winning first novel, originally published in 1977 but long out of print, returns. The story begins in 1900: Ignacio Ortiz, a young Mexican orphan, vows to cross the Rio Grande and find a life for himself in a new country. We follow him as he grows from boy into man, but it’s not just his story; it’s also the story of his adopted home in the first half of the twentieth century. It’s a time of massive upheavals—two world wars, the creation of entirely new social classes—and the author reflects thoses changes in Ignacio’s smaller world of the D Cross A ranch and the MacAndrews clan, his employers, friends, and adopted family. Readers who fondly remember the book will enjoy the chance to become reacquainted with Zollinger’s wonderful characters; first-time readers will plunge into it with both feet. It is a rich, memorable story not just about a boy’s transition to adulthood but also about the maturing of a country. This is a good choice for fans of literary westerns, but it also has definite crossover appeal to readers of general fiction. --David Pitt

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"Norman Zollinger has already established himself as a master-Writing always with skill, and often with poetry, Zollinger gives us characters we quickly care about and a setting which is genuine New Mexico." -Tony Hillerman

"Informing, entertaining, exciting-a must for everyone with even a passing interest in the American Southwest." -The Denver Post

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Overlook Press; Reprint edition (December 29, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590202899
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590202890
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.34 x 0.84 x 7.97 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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David Wade
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book. It should be more widely known.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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Story: Ignacio Ortiz shows up in New Mexico in 1905 at the age of 15, and he goes to work for Douglas MacAndrews, who owns the D cross A ranch. Ignacio stays there the rest of his life, another 50 or 55 years. While other people are flashy and get more attention, Ignacio is steadfast, honest, and his quiet courage is breathtaking. Ignacio Ortiz is the embodiment of stoicism.

This is one the best books I have read in awhile, and I highly recommend it.
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Carl V.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
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References New Mexico history
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing look at the landscape and history of New Mexico
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2014
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Having lived in central New Mexico for nearly 38 years, I can think of no excuse for having ignored this locally famous novel years ago. I chose to read it aloud -- about 10 pages at a time -- to a small group at our local nursing home, folks who became so engrossed in the story and the well-drawn characters that I didn't dare miss a session of our three-days-per-week "book club."
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Gary Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Riders to Cibola
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013
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I chose this book because of my knowledge of the author, Norman Zollinger. I have enjoyed several books by this author. His work is sometimes historical fiction, well researched & written. In addition to the reading enjoyment, many things have been learned from reading Zollinger's works.
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Steven Law
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my top five favorite novels
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2012
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I was happy to see this reprint of Norman's best novel, and one of my top five favorites. It has a style almost literary, but in all an amazing depth of character and profound story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2017
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love this author
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Bruce R. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars This can't be beaten for the values that come from, "Nash."
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 1998
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Nash ranks in there with characters like Monte Walsh and Gus MacCrae. The book had a profound effect on me, causing me to review my own past. I'd love to have a hardcover copy of the sequel, "Passage to Quivira." Tks.
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Wesley Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars Thomas Mann in New Mexico, perhaps?
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019
I just completed this book; I'm a little stunned by it. It is epic! Not just the usual Western. If you're expecting a Louis L'Amour novel you're about to get some of that plus a whole lot more. Odd thing: it begins with the kind of accessibility and simple plot development usually found in juvenile literature, but quickly becomes subtle and sophisticated. This psychologically complex, doom-laden, unforgiving novel reminded me a lot of Thomas Mann's "Buddenbrooks," the tale of the fall of a German family over four generations.

Highly recommended. I can see why it won the 1978 Spur Award for Best Western Novel.
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