| Frontier Forts and Outposts of New Mexico Contributor(s): Birchell, Donna Blake (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467140783 ISBN-13: 9781467140782 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $21.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) - Technology & Engineering | Military Science |
| Dewey: 623.197 |
| LCCN: 2019948157 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.75 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): 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 the area. Donna's proudest accomplishments are her two sons who live much too far, in her opinion, from her Carlsbad home. |