$8.46
Details
History of New Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Land of Enchantment
Author: Captivating History
Narrator: Jason Saffir
Unabridged: 3 hr 36 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Published: 05/30/2023
Genre: History - United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx)
Synopsis
The ancestral home of the Pueblo. A remnant of Spain’s New World empire. The location of the first atomic bomb detonation. A supposed alien crash site. New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment.
New Mexico is a state with a rich and diverse history, dating back thousands of years. The land was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Pueblo, Apache, and Navajo, which developed unique cultures, traditions, and ways of life.
Discover how the region changed when the Spanish conquistadors arrived and established colonies, bringing with them Christianity and the Spanish language. And explore the territory’s tumultuous history as it changed hands from Spain to Mexico and then from Mexico to the United States.
As the years passed, New Mexico experienced rapid growth, particularly in the areas of mining, agriculture, and tourism. During World War II, New Mexico played a critical role in the development of the top-secret Manhattan Project.
We leave no stone uncovered. So, join us in discovering a state known for its beautiful landscapes, complex cultural heritage, and diverse population.
You’ll learn about all these points and more! The Spanish quest for the seven cities of gold;The ambitions of men like Coronado and Juan de Onate, which led them to explore a forbidding frontier;The long struggle of the Pueblo people to retain their lands and culture;The part New Mexico played in Confederate ambitions during the American Civil War;The role of land hunger and range wars in New Mexico’s history; The effect of World War II on New Mexico’s economy and future; A bizarre American wartime program that sought to put armed bats on the frontline;Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the History of New Mexico!
by Mike Nichols
From the humble beginnings of a frontier army camp, Fort Worth transformed into a city as cattle drives, railroads, oil, and national defense drove its economy. During the tremendous growth, the landscape and cultural imprint of the city changed dra...
Published: 09/13/2022
by Roger Naylor
Which state has the most national monuments? Where in America can you find one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World? Where is the largest contiguous forest of ponderosa pine? In Awesome Arizona, Roger Naylor, "the Dean of Arizona Travel Writers...
Published: 10/17/2023
by Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin prided himself as being one of the US’s first emigrants to Texas. He also played his part in establishing Texas’ independence from Mexico. In this defense, he describes Texas’ reasons for rebelling against Mexican...
Published: 04/30/2018
by Captivating History
How did the French and Indian War change the world and mold history?Most people have heard about the French and Indian War, but you will find that most history classes have “forgotten” to explore some of the most interesting and importan...
Published: 09/02/2022
by Captivating History
Did you know that Arizona was the last of the contiguous states to be admitted into the Union?Even being the last, Arizona’s rich history predates its statehood by centuries, and that can be hard to digest in one sitting. What happened in Ariz...
Published: 01/19/2024
by Captivating History
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Celts, then pay attention...Today, the word Celtic means so many things. To most of us, it means something related to Ireland. We think of intricately designed Irish crosses, four-leaf clovers, ...
Published: 08/09/2019
by Captivating History
Explore how D-Day started, the aftermath, and the events in between!D-Day, the Allied invasion of German-held Normandy, was one of the most extraordinary achievements not only of the Second World War, but in the whole of military history. Millions o...
Published: 11/15/2017
by Skip Hollandsworth
In partnership with Texas Monthly, Skip Hollandsworth's "Still Life" is now available as an audio download, where the length and timeliness of a podcast meets the high-quality production of a full-length audio program.Thirty-five years ago, Dallas--...
Published: 03/13/2018
by Captivating History
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Goths, then pay attention...When J. R. R. Tolkien was writing his best-known work, The Lord of the Rings, between 1937 and 1949, he drew inspiration from various sources, with the largest well o...
Published: 08/27/2019