Down the Santa Fe Trail and into Mexico: The Diary of Susan Shelby Magoffin 1846-1847

This trade paperback edition shows signs of wear typical for its age, including edge wear and some creasing on the cover. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. There is no dust jacket, and the spine shows some discoloration. Overall, it is in good condition for reading and study.

"Down the Santa Fe Trail and into Mexico: The Diary of Susan Shelby Magoffin 1846-1847" offers a vivid glimpse into the life and travels of Susan Shelby Magoffin during a transformative period in American history. Edited by Stella M. Drumm with a foreword by Howard R. Lamar, this edition was published by Yale University Press in New Haven & London in March 1965, marking its third printing. Magoffin's diary provides a personal account of her journey along the Santa Fe Trail and into Mexico, capturing the challenges and experiences of a 19th-century traveler. This edition, part of the Yale Western Americana series, is significant for its detailed portrayal of historical events and cultural interactions. The book is bound in trade paperback format, showing wear consistent with its age but remains intact. Ideal for collectors and historians interested in Western Americana, this edition is a valuable resource for understanding the era.