Forty Years at El Paso, 1858-1898
Author | : W. W. Mills |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 243 |
Release | : 2019-12-19 |
ISBN-10 | : EAN:4064066138066 |
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Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Download or read book Forty Years at El Paso, 1858-1898 written by W. W. Mills and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Forty Years at El Paso' is a candid memoir by William Wallace Mills that documents his personal experiences in the city from 1858-1898. Mills writes about his encounters with notorious figures like Victorio, the Apache general, and his rivalry with A.J. Fountain, his worst enemy. He also details the violence and corruption that plagued El Paso during this time, including the Cardis-Howard feud and the bloody reign of Marshal Studemeier. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of El Paso or the American Southwest.