New Mexico: A History

by Marc Simmons

Today, as much as ever before, the red-rock, pinon-covered state of New Mexico remains tierra encantada, "the land of enchantment," to Indians, Anglos, and descendants of the conquistadores. New Mexico's long history of intermingling peoples and of efforts to balance human needs with nature's resources can instruct a nation facing similar hard decisions in the late twentieth century. It is a story, believes author Marc Simmons, that contains within it a perpetual declaration of independence.

207 pages, Hardcover

Published June 17, 1977

Reviews

[Patti K · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was published in 1976, so it is not current. In fact, it does not cover much
after the 1945 White Sands atomic power test. Otherwise, the writing is very readable
and I learned a lot of early settlement and discoveries. Rich history with Spain, Mexico,
Native Indians, and frontier Americans was enjoyable. I look forward to going there in
a month!