Rare John H Vaughan 1st edit/1st print History and Government 0f New Mexico First Edition 1922 [Hardcover] Vaughan, John H [Hardcover] Vaughan, John H [Hardcover] John H Vaughan

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1932 printing. Cover has a lot of wear. Title page is torn. The rest of the pages are clean. Good reference copy.

This well-worn yet readable copy of John H. Vaughan’s “History and Government of New Mexico” offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich tapestry of New Mexico’s past. Published in 1922, just a decade after New Mexico achieved statehood, this seminal work stands as one of the earliest comprehensive histories of the 47th state. Vaughan, a respected educator and historian, meticulously chronicles the region’s diverse cultural influences, from its indigenous roots to Spanish colonization and eventual annexation by the United States. His nuanced exploration of New Mexico’s unique governmental evolution, shaped by its distinct cultural heritage, provides invaluable insights for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Despite its battered exterior, this first edition remains a treasured artifact, a tangible link to a pivotal era when the Land of Enchantment’s story was first being codified for posterity.