Publication: The Rydal Press, 1952, Santa Fe
First Edition. Cloth. 534pp. Several illustrations by Ernest L. Blumenschein and Oscar Berninghaus. Map on Endpapers. An excellent overview of the early history of New Mexico Territory. The book is broken into four parts: '"General Kearny Comes to Santa Fe," "The Confederates Invade New Mexico," "Carleton's California Column," and "The Long Walk," of the Apaches and Navajos to the Bosque Redondo. Many famous men walk and talk through these pages, including Kearny, Doniphan, Baylor, Canby, Carleton, Sibley, etc. Near Fine copy. Dust jacket is rubbed, sunned on spine, and modest wear to edges and corners.
Inventory Number: 50064