Mosaic of New Mexico's Scenery, Rocks, and History
Publisher: N. Mexico Bureau of Mines & Min. Res. 1972
Number of pages: 177
Description:
This book lays out a mosaic of facts and fancies concerning the New Mexico landscapes, the rocks that underlie and make up the landscapes, and the history of the people now living or who have lived amid New Mexico's exciting and varied scenery. We hope these short articles will help you enjoy our state, whether you are a tourist driving through at seventy miles an hour, a visitor with a little time to explore, or an old-timer who remembers the cattle drives.
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