Description

Known as the “Land of Enchantment,” New Mexico is living witness to the coexistence of Native American, Spanish, and Anglo civilizations. In New Mexico: An Illustrated History, Patrick Lavin takes an all-inclusive approach to New Mexico’s past by vividly reconstructing the state’s key historical events in a concise and accessible format.

Citing fascinating material from newspapers, journals, and personal accounts of pioneers and explorers, this compelling volume relates the arrival of the Paleo-Indians, Spanish exploration and colonization, the Mexican-American War and subsequent territorial period, as well as New Mexico’s early statehood and the post-World War II era. Today, New Mexico continues to inspire visitors and artists who come to pay tribute to the state’s magnificent natural beauty and cultural heritage. With more than 50 illustrations, photographs, and maps, New Mexico: An Illustrated History provides a thorough and lively historical overview that reveals the heart and soul of this fascinating southwestern state.

About the author(s)

Patrick Lavin was born in Ireland. An avid history enthusiast, he spends his retirement years researching and writing historical books and articles. His published works include Celtic Ireland West of the River Shannon (2003), Arizona: An Illustrated History (Hippocrene, 2001), The Celtic World: An Illustrated HistoryNavajo Nation: A Visitor’s Guide (Hippocrene, 2008), co-authored with his wife Joan. Lavin is a graduate of California State University, Northridge, and is retired from a career with the federal government. He currently makes his home in Tucson, Arizona.