Mesilla Comes Alive: A History of Mesilla and Its Valley

by C.W. Buddy Ritter, Craig Holden (With)

"Mesilla Comes Alive: A History of Mesilla and Its Valley" tells the story of one of the iconic towns of the old west, from the arrival of the Spanish in the XVI century to the granting of statehood to New Mexico in 1912. Written in short, entertaining, informative sections, and loaded with custom maps, archival photos and other illuminating illustrations, "Mesilla Comes Alive" provides a fascinating journey back in time and includes stories of such notable and colorful figures as Don Juan Onate, Santa Anna, Billy the Kid, Albert Fountain Pat Garrett, and many others. The book also puts forward several interesting theories that contradict the accepted history of the area, and includes two items -- a newly discovered photo of Billy the Kid and a short history of Mesilla written by Albert Fountain -- that have not previously appeared in any book. "Mesilla Comes Alive" breaks new ground while telling the story of a very old place.

236 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoy reading history and this book is awesome. Small, concise chapters make it perfect for Homeschoolers or any semi history buffs in the area.

[Betty McMahon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learned some new nuggets of information about the area. Book is valuable as an addition to this region's colorful Wild West history. I enjoyed reading it, also looking at the photos, maps and illustrations.