Presents a detailed historical review of the ancient city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, founded in 1609. Includes a history of the Histories of Santa Fe (Stanley M Hordes); an archaeologist's view of Santa Fe (Frances Levine); the founding of Santa Fe (Joseph P. Sánchez); the Pueblo revolt in Santa Fe (Joseph P. Sánchez); Vargas and the Spanish restoration of Santa Fe (John L. Kessel); Santa Fe Society in the 18th century (Adrian H. Bustamante); When Santa Fe was a Mexican town - 1821 to 1846 (Janet Lecompte); the American occupation of the trail (Marc Simmons); and the Palace of the Governors (Carrie Forman Arnold).