Frontier Forts and Outposts of New Mexico - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Donna Blake BirchellSeries:MilitaryPublish date:2019-11-25Pages:160
Language:EnglishPublisher:History PressISBN-13:9781467140782ISBN-10:1467140783UPC:9781467140782Book Category:History, Technology & EngineeringBook Subcategory:United States, Military ScienceBook Topic:State & LocalSize:8.90 x 5.90 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SCKAVM93RC
Frontier Forts and Outposts of New Mexico
Life in early New Mexico was often perilous. Geographic isolation attracted outlaws and ruffians, and skirmishes often arose between the indigenous tribes and settlers. In response, the U.S. government set up military forts and outposts to protect its new citizens. These strongholds include Fort Craig, where logs were made to look like cannons to fool Confederate troops. Kit Carson, John Pershing...
Series: Military
Language:EnglishPublisher:History PressISBN-13:9781467140782ISBN-10:1467140783UPC:9781467140782Book Category:History, Technology & EngineeringBook Subcategory:United States, Military ScienceBook Topic:State & LocalSize:8.90 x 5.90 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SCKAVM93RC
Birchell, Donna Blake: - Donna Blake Birchell is a New Mexico native. Her passion for writing began when she wrote her first short story at age twelve. Now the author of eight books on New Mexico and Texas, she enjoys bringing their fascinating history to readers. The thrill of research, hearing a fresh take on an old story and playing detective is what keeps her delving into the rich history of...
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