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100 1 _aWatson, Dorothy
245 1 4 _aThe Pinos Altos Story
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-12-16
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPinos Altos (N.M.) -- History
653 _aPinos Altos (N.M.) -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47673
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