When Old Trails Were New: The Story Of Taos

When Old Trails Were New: The Story of Taos is a historical book written by Blanche C. Grant. The book is a detailed account of the history of Taos, a small town located in northern New Mexico. The author takes the reader on a journey through time, starting from the early days of the town's settlement by Native Americans and Spanish explorers, to the arrival of American pioneers and the subsequent development of the town.The book covers a wide range of topics including the town's architecture, culture, and traditions. It also delves into the lives of famous Taos residents such as Kit Carson and Mabel Dodge Luhan. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the town's history, including its role in the Mexican-American War and the Taos Revolt.The book is well-researched and includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help bring the town's history to life. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Taos or the American Southwest. Overall, When Old Trails Were New is an engaging and informative read that is sure to captivate history buffs and casual readers alike.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.

Author: Blanche C. Grant
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 356
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d
ISBN13: 9781163187340
ISBN10: 1163187348
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
- History | United States | State & Local | West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT
- Literary Collections | General

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