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Established in 1929, the University of New Mexico Press publishes creative works and scholarship in several disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, indigenous studies, Native studies, Latin American studies, art, architecture, and the history, literature, ecology, and cultures of the American West. UNM Press is the largest publisher in New Mexico and seeks to represent the culture, history, and stories of the Southwest.

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High and Dry

The Texas-New Mexico Struggle for the Pecos River

University of New Mexico Press

High and Dry tells the story of a river in an arid region and the long history of litigation between Texas and New Mexico as they battle over water rights.

  • Copyright year: 2002
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Diné

A History of the Navajos

By Peter Iverson; Photographs by Monty Roessel
University of New Mexico Press

The most complete and current history of the largest American Indian nation in the U.S., based on extensive new archival research, traditional histories, interviews, and personal observation.

  • Copyright year: 2002
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Cuba

Picturing Change

Photographs by E. Wright Ledbetter
University of New Mexico Press

Large format photographs help define Cuba as seen through this photographer's lens over a four-year period. Eloquent essays accompany the images.

  • Copyright year: 2002
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The Indian Frontier, 1763-1846

University of New Mexico Press

A sweeping history of the cultural clashes between Indians and the British, Spanish, Mexicans, and Americans. A story of the contest for land and power across multiple and simultaneous frontiers.

  • Copyright year: 2002
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The Great Ball Game of the Birds and Animals

University of New Mexico Press

An ancient Cherokee legend, retold with lively dialogue and intriguing illustrations.

  • Copyright year: 2002
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A Settling of Accounts

The Journals of don Diego de Vargas, New Mexico, 1700-1704

University of New Mexico Press

The sixth and final volume of the journals of don Diego de Vargas.

  • Copyright year: 2002
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For Our Navajo People

Diné Letters, Speeches, and Petitions, 1900-1960

University of New Mexico Press

Using previously unpublished material, this book presents Navajo perspectives on key issues of land, community, education, rights, government, and identity.

  • Copyright year: 2002
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World War II and the American Indian

University of New Mexico Press

The first full ethnohistory of American Indian responses to, and participation in, World War II; beginning with the drift toward war in the 1930s, including their reactions to propaganda campaigns directed at them by Nazi sympathizers.

  • Copyright year: 2002
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Quito 1599

City and Colony in Transition

University of New Mexico Press

Explores the dramatic colonial history of Ecuador and southern Colombia, fleshing out everyday life and individual exploits.

  • Copyright year: 2002
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An Illustrated History of New Mexico

University of New Mexico Press

Combines more than two hundred photographs and a concise history to create an engaging, panoramic view of New Mexico's fascinating past.

  • Copyright year: 2002
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