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Author:
Holtby, David V., 1948-
Title:
Forty-seventh star : New Mexico's struggle for statehood / David V. Holtby.
Publisher:
University of Oklahoma Press,
Copyright Date:
c2012
Description:
xix, 362 p. : ill., maps 24 cm
Subject:
New Mexico--Politics and government--1848-1950.
Statehood (American politics)--History--Case studies.
New Mexico--History.--History.
New Mexico--History--1848-
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-351) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: "The Miracle-Breeding Imagination" -- "Only a Licensed and Paid Beggar" -- "A Strong Case against the Admission" -- "Politically Realistic Alternatives" -- "Full Knowledge of Its Fraudulent Character" -- "People Who are to the Manor Born" -- "Steady, Persistent, Unrelaxing Determination" -- "Conservative and Law Loving" -- Injurious to the Cause of Free Government" -- Conclusion: "That Bright Star Added to the Flag" -- Notes.
ISBN:
0806142820 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780806142821 (hardcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)772528294
LCCN:
2012000251
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

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