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Book Presentation - Free Event
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 6 PM
Tumamoc Hill Boathouse - 1675 W Anklam Rd, Tucson
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Join us for an engaging talk with Southwest Center legend Thomas E. Sheridan, who will discuss his influential book, Zion’s Last Frontier: LDS Ranchers, Federal Regulators, and the Clash of the New West in Capitol Reef Country, Utah, a vivid exploration of ranching and survival in the American West. Far more than a history of cattle and land, the book tells a richly human story shaped by endurance and an enduring connection to place. Sheridan will connect the themes of Zion’s Last Frontier to the ranching traditions of southern Arizona, where desert grasslands and borderlands created a distinctive ranching culture that persists today. Through compelling storytelling and deep research, he brings to life the challenges ranchers faced, from scarce water and harsh climates to environmental change and shifting political boundaries. This talk offers a fresh perspective for anyone interested in western landscapes, environmental issues, or the cultural legacy of ranching.