Download or read book Under the Piñon Tree written by Jerry D. Thompson and published by University of New Mexico Press. This book was released on 2023-05-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raised in Catron County around Pie Town, Jerry D. Thompson is a well-known Southwestern and Civil War historian. Part regional history, part family history, and part childhood memories, Under the Piñon Tree traces the lives of Catron County residents and explores how the area has grown and changed since the Depression and World War II, when Thompson’s family first homesteaded the area. Those interested in storytelling and history will enjoy this richly detailed account. Under the Piñon Tree is a must-read for anyone interested in New Mexico and the Southwest.