Arizona's yesterday

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cady, John H. (John Henry), 1846-1927.

Contributor:

Woon, Basil, 1893-1974

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Arizona's Yesterday: Being the Narrative of John H. Cady, Pioneer" by John H. Cady et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the life of John H. Cady, highlighting his experiences as a pioneer in the Arizona Territory during its formative years. The book promises a detailed recounting of Cady's adventures and insights, portraying the rugged lifestyle and challenges faced by those who settled in the Wild West. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the premise of writing an autobiography, emphasizing the lack of intimate historical documentation about Arizona's early days. Cady, born in Cincinnati, recounts his childhood and transition to the West, where he navigates through pivotal events, including his involvement in the Civil War and the challenges of frontier life. Through vivid recollections, the opening introduces readers to the breathtaking yet perilous landscape of Arizona, the complexities of pioneer society, and the spirit of adventure that defined Cady's life as he journeys from soldier to pioneer, all while highlighting the stark realities of life on the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-05-03