Indigenous Autonomy at La Junta de los Rios: Traders, Allies, and Migrants on New Spain's Northern Frontier by Robert Wright (review).

  • Published In: Southwestern Historical Quarterly, 2024, v. 1288, n. 1. P. 100 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Taylor, Matthew S. 3 of 3

Abstract

"Indigenous Autonomy at La Junta de los Rios: Traders, Allies, and Migrants on New Spain's Northern Frontier" by Robert Wright is a historical account of the relationships between Native Americans and Spanish colonizers in the La Junta area, located at the confluence of the Rio Grande and Rio Conchos. The book explores the region's prehistoric inhabitants, the establishment of Spanish missions, and the attempts to establish a presidio in the area. It highlights the relative autonomy enjoyed by the Juntans and their role as military allies, economic intermediaries, and migrant laborers. The book provides valuable information for understanding the political dynamics of the Spanish Borderlands, although it is more suited as a reference work than a narrative history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Southwestern Historical Quarterly. 2024/07, Vol. 1288, Issue 1, p100
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0038-478X
  • DOI:10.1353/swh.2024.a936681
  • Accession Number:179685279
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