An Illustrated History of New Mexico [Paperback]

Thomas E. Chávez (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2002

Originally published in 1992 and available now only from UNM Press, An Illustrated History of New Mexico combines more than two hundred photographs and a concise history to create an engaging, panoramic view of New Mexico's fascinating past. For thousands of years various cultures have filtered into New Mexico, and each has adapted to the land. New Mexico has become a cosmopolitan society of many nationalities and ethnicities, all influenced by those who came before, and all part of a distinctive New Mexican culture that thrives today.

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Combines more than two hundred photographs and a concise history to create an engaging, panoramic view of New Mexico’s fascinating past.

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Combines more than two hundred photographs and a concise history to create an engaging, panoramic view of New Mexico's fascinating past.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 267 pages
• Publisher: University of New Mexico Press; 1 Reprint edition (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826330517
• ISBN-13: 978-0826330512
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, but still good, May 13, 2008

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This review is from: An Illustrated History of New Mexico (Paperback)

This book is a collection of historic photographs from New Mexico, beginning with the earliest explorers from Mexico and United States. The text is thin, culled from various primary sources. This book should not be considered a narrative history of the state.

The photography is revealing and interesting, but is almost exclusively from before 1940. Those looking for a proper scholarly history of New Mexico should consider alternatives. Rather than "An Illustrated History of New Mexico", I would suggest the title, "A History of Early New Mexico in Illustration."

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book for history buffs!, September 5, 2010

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This is easily one of the best New Mexico history books I have in my collection. I started collecting NM history books years ago when I was assigned (quite our of the blue) 2 sections of NM history at the high school I was teaching at. The photos are awesome and the content is rich and detailed. A must buy for New Mexico History buffs.