Description: The lively history of this great trade artery is once more available.
Brief description: The late R. L. Duffus was a prolific author and journalist.
Review Quotes: "In a popular treatment of this famous Western traffic artery, Duffus traces the trail's development from the time of the Spaniards . . . through the early missionaries, prospectors and Indian traders to the nineteenth century. . . . "The Santa Fe Trail is good social history. The monotony of trail life, the terror of Indian attacks, and the dangers caused by inclement weather are all nicely covered by Mr. Duffus. Moreover, the author has a feel for the trail itself; this work was obviously a labor of love."