El Paso: The Right Thing On The Frontier

By Owen P. White

Book Overview

""El Paso: The Right Thing On The Frontier"" by Owen P. White is a historical non-fiction book that tells the story of El Paso, a city located on the border between Texas and Mexico. The book describes the city's development from a small frontier town to a bustling urban center, and explores the social, economic, and political forces that shaped its growth.The author provides a detailed account of the city's early history, including the arrival of Spanish explorers, the establishment of the Mission Trail, and the conflicts between Native Americans and settlers. He also discusses the impact of the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the railroad on the city's development.The book also delves into the cultural and social aspects of life in El Paso, including the role of religion, education, and entertainment. The author describes the city's diverse population, which included Mexicans, Native Americans, and Americans from all over the country.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of doing ""the right thing"" in order to build a successful and prosperous community. He highlights the efforts of El Paso's leaders to promote economic growth, improve public health and safety, and create a sense of civic pride among its residents.Overall, ""El Paso: The Right Thing On The Frontier"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive look at the history of one of America's most unique and dynamic cities.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Taming of the Frontier, by Owen P. White. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766194485.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425473377
• ISBN13: 9781425473372
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"