The Pinos Altos Story by Dorothy Watson
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"The Pinos Altos Story" by Dorothy Watson is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The book explores the origins and development of Pinos Altos, the oldest Anglo settlement in Grant County, New Mexico, delving into its rich history of mining, community life, and early settlers. It illustrates the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of those who sought fortune in the rugged landscapes and chronicles the interactions between diverse groups, including
Anglo-Americans, Mexicans, and Native Americans. The opening of the text sets the stage for this narrative by describing the town's geographical features and its prehistoric background, including early inhabitants and local legends about gold. It recounts the discoveries of precious metals that fueled the settlement's growth and drew characters such as prospectors and miners to the area in the mid-19th century. Key events are highlighted, ranging from initial gold discoveries to the establishment of the community, including challenges presented by conflicts with Native tribes and internal strife among the settlers. The historical context establishes the foundation for understanding Pinos Altos as a complex community shaped by varied influences over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Watson, Dorothy |
|---|---|
| Title | The Pinos Altos Story |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley |
| Subject | Pinos Altos (N.M.) -- History |
| Subject | Pinos Altos (N.M.) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47673 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47673-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 531 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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