Jan 1, 2010 · Joe Lordi, former long-time director of the Bayard Taylor Library in Kennett Square, has published his fifth book, a picture book about Las Vegas, Nevada and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Profusely illustrated throughout 147 pages, containing black & …

Nov 15, 2010 · The book remains an important treatise since it is a well researched biography of an important and vital town that figured prominently in the growth, evolution and development of New Mexico and the American Southwest.

Jan 1, 1982 · Las Vegas, New Mexico has been characterized as ''two towns, one place,'' ''The Town that wouldn't gamble,'' and The Wildest of the Wild West.'' The descriptions are at least partially accurate, but they fail to capture the essence of this small city.

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Jun 21, 2013 · walks in Las Vegas, field trips throughout San Miguel and Mora counties, research in local archives, and conversations with the many Las Vegans who have graciously

Learning Las Vegas reveals the many faces, aspirations, and also tenacity of a southwestern railroad boomtown that has weathered the storms of history, conquest, and injustice yet boasts rich traditions of culture and picturesque architecture.

Joe Lordi, former long-time director of the Bayard Taylor Library in Kennett Square, has published his fifth book, a picture book about Las Vegas, Nevada and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Profusely illustrated throughout 147 pages, containing black & white illustrations of postcards throughout.

Buy a cheap copy of Las Vegas New Mexico book by Joseph A. Lordi. A history of Las Vegas, New Mexico from its beginnings in 1835 to the present day. This account is richly illustrated in black and white using period photographs,... Free Shipping on all orders over $15.

An historical offering for Las Vegas, New Mexico including its early history, the comings of the Americans, Cabeza De Baca, early schools, newspapers, churches, outlaws and lawmen, etc. Six Guns 2109 says "Rare," and "Has a chapter on Vicente Silva and another on …

Oct 27, 2013 · Outlaws and Outcasts: The Lost Cemetery of Las Vegas, New Mexico recounts the accidental unearthing of graves in a gravel pit. Included in the narrative are examinations of historical burial practices and customs, and a search through the scarce literature on events specific to the existence of the cemetery.