The Kingdom of New Mexico - by Shirley Barnes (Paperback)

This book provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the history of Northern New Mexico, covering topics such as the colonization of the area, military battles, cultural practices, and more.

With a focus on the richness of the regional Hispanic and Native American societies, this book is sure to captivate anyone interested in the history of the American Southwest.

Learn about the cultures that were present when the colonists arrived in 1598, how military genius defeated Cuerno Verde, and why New Mexico failed to attain U.S.

statehood until 1912.

Discover the herbs in a traditional healer's medicine cabinet, the function of the Penitentes in Catholicism, and the role that Miguel Vega y Coca and his family played in the re-colonization of New Mexico.

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating region and its history.