The Leading Facts of New Mexican History

The Leading Facts of New Mexican History
Author: Ralph Emerson Twitchell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 874
Release: 1912
Genre: New Mexico
ISBN:

Historians have long admired Ralph Emerson Twitchell's "The Leading Facts of New Mexican History," considered the first major history of the state. Put succinctly by former State Historian Robert J. Torrez, Twitchell's work (of which this is one of the first two volumes Sunstone Press is reprinting in its Southwest Heritage Series) has "become the standard by which all subsequent books on New Mexico history are measured." As Twitchell wrote in the preface of his first volume, his goal in writing "The Leading Facts" was to respond to the "pressing need" for a history of New Mexico with a commitment to "accuracy of statement, simplicity of style, and impartiality of treatment." Ralph Emerson Twitchell was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 29, 1859. Arriving in New Mexico when he was twenty-three, he immediately became involved in political and civic activities. In 1885 he helped organize a new territorial militia in Santa Fe and saw active duty in western New Mexico. Later appointed judge advocate of the Territorial Militia, he attained the rank of colonel, a title he was proud to use for the rest of his life. By 1893 he was elected the mayor of Santa Fe and, thereafter, district attorney of Santa Fe County. Twitchell probably promoted New Mexico as much as any single New Mexican of his generation. An avid supporter of New Mexico statehood, he argued the territory's case for elevated political status, celebrated its final victory in 1912, and even designed New Mexico's first state flag in 1915. Just as Twitchell's first edition in 1911 helped celebrate New Mexico's entry into statehood in 1912, the newest edition of the text and illustrations, including the "Subscriber's Edition" page of Number 1,156 of 1,500, serves as a tribute to the state's centennial celebration of 2012. In the apt words of an editorial in the "Santa Fe New Mexican" at the time of Twitchell's death in 1925: "As press agent for the best things of New Mexico, her traditions, history, beauty, glamour, scenery, archaeology, and material resources, he was indefatigable and efficient.""

New Mexico Facts and Symbols

New Mexico Facts and Symbols
Author: Shelley Swanson Sateren
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736822619

Presents information about the state of New Mexico, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.

Fascinating Facts of New Mexico

Fascinating Facts of New Mexico
Author: Marty Gerber
Publisher: SCB Distributors
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2018-12-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1948749327

The who, what, when, where, and how of New Mexico are brought together into an easy-to-read compilation of well-known and unknown information that may sometimes be beyond belief–but always is absolutely true! This story of this colorful and historic state–organized for easy use in home, office, or school–is told through hundreds of questions and answers about its fascinating land and people. It's a book guaranteed to educate and entertain as it conveys the complex and intriguing story of New Mexico's people, places, and culture, from ancient times to the movies and TV shows being made there today.

New Mexico Highways

New Mexico Highways
Author: Bureau of Public Roads, U.S. Department of Commerce
Publisher:
Total Pages: 41
Release: 1960
Genre:
ISBN:

All about New Mexico

All about New Mexico
Author: Bandana Ojha
Publisher:
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2021-03-04
Genre:
ISBN:

Filled with up-to-date information, fascinating & fun facts this book " All About New Mexico: Interesting & Amazing Facts that Everyone Should Know" is the best book for kids to find out more about the Land of Enchantment. This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why New Mexico is special-and what makes it different from other States. This book gives a story, history & explores the interesting and amazing fun facts about New Mexico. It's a fun and fascinating way for young readers to find out more New Mexico state facts and all bits of information that can touch the kid's inquisitive mind. This is a great chance for every kid to expand their knowledge about New Mexico and impress family and friends with all the discovered and never known before facts.

A History of New Mexico

A History of New Mexico
Author: Susan A. Roberts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1986
Genre: History
ISBN:

A textbook tracing the history of New Mexico's land and people from the Ice Age to the present.