Revolt of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico and Otermín's attempted reconquest, 1680-1682
George P. Hammond (Editor), Charles W. Hackett (Writer of introduction), Charmion Shelby (Translator)
In 1680 the Tewa Indian medicine man Popé led a massive revolt that organized all Southwestern pueblos for the overthrow of the Spaniards in New Mexico. Popé killed his own son-in-law to prevent plans from being revealed. The revolt was the most successful uprising in Indian history. All Spaniards, at least 2,800 under Governor Antonio Otermín were driven from New Mexico when they lost the siege of Santa Fe. The refugees regrouped in the vicinity of El Paso. There they collected scores of depositions and other documents for a full report to the viceroy in Mexico City. In the winter of 1681-82, Otermín led an attempt to reconquer the lost province. His forces were too weak, and again he retreated. More long reports were written and sent to the viceroy. Not until 1682 was New Mexico conquered, by an expedition led by Don Diego de Vargas. These two volumes tell the whole history of 1680-82 in complete detail. Jacket
Print Book, English, 1942
University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, 1942