Sunshine and Shadows in New Mexico's Past: The U.S. Territorial Period, 1848-1912
Author | : Richard Melzer |
Publisher | : Rio Grande Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 1890689548 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781890689544 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Sunshine and Shadows in New Mexico's Past is the Historical Society of New Mexico's three-volume gift to New Mexico as the state celebrates its centennial year of statehood in 2012: Volume 1: Th e Spanish Colonial and Mexican Periods, 1540-1848 Volume 2: Th e U.S. Territorial Period, 1848-1912 Volume 3: Th e Statehood Era, 1912-2012 Sunshine and Shadows in New Mexico's Past has one main goal: to reveal the sharp contrasts in New Mexico history. As with all states, New Mexico has had its share of admirable as well as deplorable moments, neither of which should be exaggerated or ignored at the other's expense. Th e 47th star on the American fl ag represents a proud and beautiful state. Let its light shine through these pages and into a promising future. This is an Official New Mexico Centennial Project.