New Mexico Historical Review, Vol. 9 (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the history of government-funded expeditions in New Mexico from 1846 to 1859. It examines the crucial role these expeditions played in the exploration and development of the region, focusing on the multifaceted agenda of the US government, including opening the Far West to trade and settlement, surveying routes for the Pacific Railroad, securing the frontier against Native American resistance, and defining the US-Mexico border. The author draws on a range of primary sources, including expedition reports, military orders, and correspondence, providing a detailed account of the challenges and achievements of these expeditions. This book sheds new light on the exploration of the Southwest, the relationship between the US government and Native American tribes, and the complex factors shaping the development of the American West. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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