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The Southwest: old and new.

Hollon, W. Eugene (William Eugene), 1913-2002 (Author).

Summary:

"A social, political, and cultural history of America's oldest and newest frontier--from the early cliff-dwellers' communities to the booming modern cities of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona."

Record details

Physical Description: xiv, 486, [1], xviii pages : illustrations, portraits, maps ; 25 cm
Edition: [1st ed.].
Publisher: New York, Knopf, 1961.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

"Bibliographical notes": pages 465-487.

Formatted Contents Note:

The land of contrast -- Before the white man -- First came the Spaniards -- Approach and retreat of the French -- Anglo-Americans come to stay -- The clash of civilizations -- Life and culture in the Texas Republic -- The Mexican cession -- The impact of gold on the Southwest -- Coaches and camels -- The Southwest and the Civil War -- Longhorns and woollies -- Completion of statehood -- The changing Indian -- Desert and oasis -- The big industrial boom -- Politics and politicians: Texas and Oklahoma -- Politics and politicians: New Mexico and Arizona -- Money and brains -- Cities and culture.