A Border Runs Through It

Illustrated by David “Fitz” Fitzsimmons, cartoonist, humor columnists, and editorial writer for the Arizona Daily Star.

Folklorist Jim Griffith has translated his popular PBS series, “Southern Arizona Traditions,” into an engaging book.  He takes the reader on a journey through the folklore and traditional cultures of southern Arizona and northern Sonora in Mexico (the region known as the Pimeria Alta, or upper land of the Pimas).  Experience the vibrant art, music, religion, culinary traditions, places and people of the region.