In between writing hugely successful novels, Glendon Swarthout (1918-1992) wrote a short story entitled “Ixion”, set at Lake Chapala..
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Tony Burton’s books include “Lake Chapala: A Postcard History” (2022), “Foreign Footprints in Ajijic” (2022), “If Walls Could Talk: Chapala’s historic buildings and their former occupants” (2020), (available in translation as “Si Las Paredes Hablaran”), “Mexican Kaleidoscope” (2016), and “Lake Chapala Through the Ages” (2008).
Dear Folks,
I am very interested in receiving any and all articles with subject matter that would pertain to Glendon Swarthout.
Please advise as to what process I am required to follow.
I reside in Manitoba , Canada.
Thank you sincerely, Murray McLeod
Thanks for your comment. I’ll respond via email shortly, TB.