Old Spanish Trail, Santa Fe To Los Angeles: With Extracts From Contemporary Records And Including Diaries Of Antonio Armijo And Orville Pratt - Hardcover

""Old Spanish Trail, Santa Fe To Los Angeles"" is a historical book written by LeRoy R. Hafen, which explores the Old Spanish Trail, a trade route that connected Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Los Angeles, California, during the early 19th century. The book features extracts from contemporary records and includes diaries of Antonio Armijo and Orville Pratt, two of the most prominent traders who used the trail. The author provides a detailed account of the trail's history, geography, and cultural significance, as well as the challenges faced by the traders who traveled it. The book also highlights the impact of the trail on the development of the American West and its role in shaping the region's economy and culture. Overall, ""Old Spanish Trail, Santa Fe To Los Angeles"" is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the role of trade routes in shaping its development.The Far West And The Rockies Historical Series, V1, 1820-1875.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.