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100 1 _aGregg, Josiah,
_d1806-1850
245 1 0 _aGregg's Commerce of the Prairies, 1831-1839, part 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aEarly western travels, 1748-1846, v. 20
500 _aRelease date is 2013-11-17
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMexico -- Description and travel
653 _aSanta Fe National Historic Trail
653 _aSouthwest, New -- Description and travel
700 1 _aThwaites, Reuben Gold,
_d1853-1913
830 0 _aEarly western travels, 1748-1846, v. 20
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44205
999 _c85044
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