It Happened in New Mexico
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It Happened in New Mexico by James A Crutchfield
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.
JAMES A. CRUTCHFIELD is the author of more than fifty books of United States history and biography, and his articles have appeared in magazines, newspapers, and journals across the country. In 2011, the Western Writers of America presented him with the Owen Wister Award for Lifetime Achievement in Western History and Literature. He lives in Tennessee.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781560443193 |
| ISBN 10 | 1560443197 |
| Title | It Happened in New Mexico |
| Author | James A Crutchfield |
| Series | It Happened In |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Twodot |
| Year published | 1995-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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