
How to Survive the Desert: Cities of the Southwest
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Land Transformations and Indigenous Resilience
This chapter explores the historical transformation of arid lands in the Southwest, focusing on the impact of the Homestead Act and indigenous survival strategies. It recounts the complex interactions between Spanish settlers and the Pueblo Indians, highlighting significant events that shaped their tumultuous relationship and the lingering effects of this history in modern New Mexico.
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