It Happened in New Mexico - Stories of Events and People That Shaped the Land of Enchantment (Paperback, Third Edition)

New Mexico comes alive in these fascinating stories about events that helped make New Mexico what it is today. From the life and times of Folsom Man (9,000 BC) to the Great Prison Riot of Santa Fe County (1980 AD), It Happened in New Mexico tells the stories of intriguing people and events from the history of one of America's most captivating states. Find out how Pancho Villa's deadly raid on Columbus in March 1916 led to a $130 million-unsuccessful-mission to hunt down America's arch enemy. Go back to July 16, 1945, when a busload of spectators pulled up to a scenic overlook to witness the explosion of the world's first atomic bomb. Find out how Smokey the Bear began life as an imaginary symbol and ended up as the nation's most beloved cub. Did the U.S. Army steal Doc Noss's gold? Join the military cavalcade to Victorio Peak in 1977 and decide for yourself.

General

Imprint:	Globe Pequot Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	It Happened In Series
Release date:	May 2023
Authors:	James A. Crutchfield
Dimensions:	216 x 140mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	170
Edition:	Third Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4930-7040-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > History > American history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history
LSN:	1-4930-7040-1
Barcode:	9781493070404

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