Revolt Of The Pueblo Indians Of New Mexico And Otermin's Attempted Reconquest, 1680-1682. Two Volumes

CHARLES WILSON (EDITOR). HACKETT

Publication: Albuquerque: Univ of NM Press, 1942 Two volumes,

First editions. Maroon cloth, 262 pp. & 430 pp., preface, footnotes, glossary, index. In 1680 the Southwestern Pueblos organized a massive revolt. The most successful Indian uprising in history, the revolt resulted in all Spaniards, at least 2800, being driven from New Mexico. The Spaniards regrouped near El Paso and, led by Governor Antonio De Otermin, attempted unsuccessfully to reconquer the lost province. This scholarly work presents 215 contemporary Spanish documents giving all details of this historic event. Excellent introduction and annotations by Charles W. Hackett. Laird, Hopi Bibliography, 1032: “The fundamental work on the Pueblo revolt"..... A fine set in dust jackets. An exceptional set of the scarce first edition.

Inventory Number: 52227