Crutchfield, James A.
Tragedy at Taos the revolt of 1847 / James A. Crutchfield. - Plano, Tex. : Republic of Texas Press, c1995. - xiii, 201 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-195) and index.
Tragedy at Taos is a vivid account of the brutal murder of Charles Bent, newly appointed governor of the Territory of New Mexico, by Indian and Mexican rebels. In the days following the heinous crime, the bloodbath continued. Before the revolt against the American occupation ended, five more leading citizens were murdered and mutilated in crimes that until now have received little historical investigation and documentation.
1556223854
9781556223853
94049513
Bent, Charles 1799-1847 --Assassination.
Assassination
New Mexico--History--To 1848.
Taos (NM)--To 1848
E405.2 / .C85 1995
973.623 Cru 48
Tragedy at Taos the revolt of 1847 / James A. Crutchfield. - Plano, Tex. : Republic of Texas Press, c1995. - xiii, 201 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-195) and index.
Tragedy at Taos is a vivid account of the brutal murder of Charles Bent, newly appointed governor of the Territory of New Mexico, by Indian and Mexican rebels. In the days following the heinous crime, the bloodbath continued. Before the revolt against the American occupation ended, five more leading citizens were murdered and mutilated in crimes that until now have received little historical investigation and documentation.
1556223854
9781556223853
94049513
Bent, Charles 1799-1847 --Assassination.
Assassination
New Mexico--History--To 1848.
Taos (NM)--To 1848
E405.2 / .C85 1995
973.623 Cru 48