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Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 1976 Republication of 1940 Edition. 41 Pages. This is a 1976 Re-Publication of the 1940 Edition with a New Preface and Updated Biographical Notes. New Mexico and particularly Santa Fe, have long been focal points of interest in American history. The Indians, the Spaniards, Kearny, Fremont, Garrard, Billy the Kid, Kit Carson, Sister of Charity Blandina, Bishop Lamy, Bill Williams, Bartlett, Emory, and hundreds of other early travelers and inhabitants, provided the warp and woof of an exceptionally rich tapestry. New Mexico was admitted in the Union in 1912 and the 1920 census lists the total number of inhabitants at 360,350. The same year, the population of New York State was 10,385,227. The new museum flourished and was the anchor of one of the most prolific and exciting manifestations of art in America. This book of 1940 was the best proof of the usefulness of the venture. It was the brainchild of Dr. Edgar L. Hewett, then director of the Museum of New Mexico. It has been out of print for years and when we look at it now, we have somewhat the same feeling of loving interest that we might have for our graduation year book. …