Legacy of honor
Subtitle: the life of Rafael Chacón, a nineteenth-century New Mexican
By: edited by Jacqueline Dorgan Meketa.
Contributors: Meketa, Jacqueline.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Published: 1986
Place of publication: Albuquerque
Language: eng
Number of pages: 439
Subjects: Chacón, Rafael, 1833-1925.; Mexican Americans -- Biography.; Mexican Americans -- New Mexico -- History -- 19th century.; New Mexico -- History -- 1848-
Description: Rafael Chacón (1833-1925) recorded his memories and viewpoint as a Mexican-American of historic events in the history of New Mexico. He was at various times an Indian fighter and trader, and later participated in the New Mexico Civil War. Following discharge, Chacón served several terms in the territorial legislature.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 407-413.
Includes index.