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Making New Mexico

Then and Now

By: Ed H Whorton

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Making New Mexico

Then and Now

By: Ed H Whorton

The state of New Mexico, in the United States was originally part of Texas and the land included in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. The lands were purchased from the French and included portions of fourteen current U.S. states and two Canadian Provinces. These lands were under French control from 1682 - 1763 and from 1803 1804; the area was named in honor of King Louis 14th. A Spanish expedition, in 1540 by Francisco Vasquez Coronado was formed in an attempt to find the ancient Seven Golden Cities of Ci. The rumor began with Cabeza de Vacas visit to what is now southern New Mexico. It is rumored that seven priest fled the city of Merida, Spain taking vast amounts of gold and other treasures to a far away land later to be called the Americas. Coronado, however, was, unsuccessful and returned home. Another expedition led by Juan de Onate Salazar in 1598 explored north of the Rio Grande and claimed most of modern day New Mexico for Spain. Santa Fe became the capital city of the territory and remains the capital of the state.

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ISBN 10

1465392440

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9781465392442

Taming Texas

1800 - 1901

By: Ed H Whorton

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Taming Texas

1800 - 1901

By: Ed H Whorton

Ed H Whorton was born in New Mexico but has lived in Texas most of his life. He has recently renewed his interest in history and historical fiction. His mother was an avid reader of books and poetry and encouraged her son to do likewise. His father was in the Army Communications Corp during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star. Ed served in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam war both on shore and shipboard. He is married, has two daughters and three grand children. He has one sister who lives in California and no brothers. For the last few years he has been looking at family history and discovered that a Great Great Grandfather was an itinerant preacher know as The Fighting Parson riding the circuit in Texas during the early years of that state. Ed also has written religious commentary and a childrens book which are yet to be published. He currently resides in Houston, Texas with his wife who is a registered nurse and education coordinator for a local hospital.

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1465374353

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9781465374356