Description
1971 edition. Paperback cover has some creasing and fading. Back cover has various indents and markings. The pages are clean. The binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of “New Mexico-Texas Ghost Towns” by Lambert F. Florin invites readers on a captivating journey through the remnants of the American Southwest’s bygone frontier settlements. Published in 1971, this book captures a pivotal era when many once-thriving mining towns and outposts were rapidly fading into the desert landscape. Florin’s meticulous research and vivid descriptions transport readers back in time, allowing them to imagine the hustle and bustle of these communities during their heyday. Complemented by David C. Mason’s evocative photographs, this volume offers a poignant glimpse into the region’s rich history and the resilience of those who sought fortune and opportunity in the harsh, unforgiving terrain. For collectors and enthusiasts of Southwestern Americana, this book represents a treasured artifact that preserves the stories and spirit of these ghost towns, serving as a tangible link to the pioneering spirit that shaped the American West.