Historical sketch of Las Vegas, New Mexico

By H. T. Wilson

Before the neon of Nevada, there was Las Vegas, New Mexico: a hard-edged crossroads of trade, law, faith, and ambition on the old Southwest frontier. A town becomes a story. H. T. Wilsons Historical sketch of Las Vegas, New Mexico offers a crisp historical sketch narrative rooted in place, names, and remembered turning points. Part local history book, part regional history chronicle, it follows the towns emergence in 19th century New Mexico and the wider sweep of New Mexico territorial history, when routes, rail, and rivalry reshaped daily life. Wilson writes with the steadiness of a witness and the care of a recorder, making this an absorbing local heritage study for curious travellers, Old West enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to old west town histories beyond legend. Valuable as a genealogy research reference as well as a readable account of frontier town development, the book preserves the texture of early southwestern settlers and the civic life they built: community, commerce, conflict, and continuity. For collectors of classic Americana and readers of Las Vegas New Mexico history alike, its significance lies in its closeness to the era it describes, capturing how a frontier settlement learned to think of itself as a town with a past worth keeping. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935370023X
• ISBN13: 9789353700232
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"