The once bustling community of Madrid, New Mexico, provides the background for this fictional story. Using an interview storytelling technique, George Pintar weaves the history, culture, and economy into an intriguing, easy-to-read tale.
The author provides information about a Mexican wedding, the mining industry, and the issues of slavery that the territory faced. He explains why the United States Army never accepted camels as beasts of burden.
The frontier glory days and the problems that residents faced are featured. The politics of why New Mexico was a territory until 1912 is explained. This is a must-read book to understand what makes the Land of Enchantment a wonderful place to live.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: WallsOfBooksWa, Covington, WA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers c4e3e11a-3420-417f-9855-d0e620dfe6b9
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, USA
Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 54438593-75
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar