Gregg, Josiah 1806-1850 creator Thwaites, Reuben Gold 1853-1913 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Gregg's Commerce of the Prairies, 1831-1839, Part 2" by Josiah Gregg is a historical account written in the early 19th century that chronicles the experiences of an American trader in the New Mexico and Northern Mexico region. This work offers insights into the social, economic, and cultural conditions of the time, as well as interactions with the indigenous peoples and the Mexican government. The text delves into various aspects of life during that era, addressing issues such as the judicial system, religious practices, and the dynamics between Americans and Mexicans. The opening of this volume introduces readers to the governmental framework of New Mexico and the administrative challenges faced by both Americans and locals. Gregg particularly critiques the judicial corruption and prejudice against American traders, exemplifying the tensions that existed during this period. Several anecdotes illustrate the biases inherent in the treatment of foreign merchants, highlighting incidents involving both legal injustices and social ostracization. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for discussing the broader societal conditions, including gambling, marriage customs, and religious practices, thereby providing a vivid snapshot of life in a region marked by both opportunity and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-11-17 Produced by RichardW, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Mexico -- Description and travel Santa Fe National Historic Trail Southwest, New -- Description and travel F590.3 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44205 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44205 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134020.0 44205