People from all over the world travel to the Baja Peninsula to enjoy its stunning scenery and cultural richness. But a new book by bestselling author Earl Vincent de Berge delves deeper, revealing the untold spirit of this remarkable land. 'A Finger Of Land On An Old Man's Hand, Adventures In Mexico's Baja Wilderness' is a compelling coming-of-age story that intimately details de Berge's life-changing adventure through the Baja wilderness with three friends in the 1960s.
According to the author, the book is more than just an adventure story; it's a meditation on resilience, friendship, and self-discovery. Each challenge becomes a steppingstone in the explorers' evolution, perhaps reminding readers of their own capacity for growth. The Baja Peninsula serves as both a backdrop and a mirror, immersing readers in a transformative journey through Baja California in 1962, inspired by 'The Forgotten Peninsula' by Joseph Wood Krutch.
For lovers of the Baja region, this book offers a treasure trove of previously unreleased photographs, capturing the area's spectacular geology and complex ecologies. Photography enthusiasts will be thrilled to know the book includes a collection of images taken during the author's journey, despite challenges like wind-blown sand fouling his camera lens.
The four travelers encountered wild animals, found bountiful places to hunt and fish, met frontier families, weathered Pacific storms, and witnessed love in a frontier village. They also met gold prospectors, hermits, and one-of-a-kind characters, experiencing dramatic incidents of both potential and very real danger.
One reviewer called the book '...a beautifully written, fabulous tale of an incredibly brave and daring journey.' In their 5-star review, ReaderViews said, 'A Finger of Land on an Old Man's Hand by Earl Vincent de Berge is the stark, witty, and profound memoir of four college students testing their limits on the Baja Peninsula in the summer of 1962. One could think of this as the classic literary assignment, 'How I Spent My Summer Vacation.' Only to do so would be to grossly underestimate this narrative.'
'A Finger Of Land On An Old Man's Hand' is now available at Amazon in both paperback and e-book format, making it a signature gift for Baja enthusiasts and collectors. All of de Berge's books are available at Amazon and other online book retailers. More information, including an excerpt from the 'Baja book' and a pdf of selected photos with insider details revealing Baja in the 1960s, is available on his website.
