Them Was the Days: From El Paso to Prohibition

By Owen P. White

Book Overview

""Them Was the Days: From El Paso to Prohibition"" is a memoir written by Owen P. White. The book takes the reader on a journey through the author's life, from his childhood in El Paso, Texas to his experiences during Prohibition. White shares stories of his time as a young boy in El Paso, his adventures as a cowboy, and his travels across the country. He also provides insight into the cultural and political climate of the early 20th century, including the impact of Prohibition on American society. Through his vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, White captures the spirit and energy of a bygone era. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the period of Prohibition.1925. Contents: The Southwest in Literature; Shafter; Trails; Cattle Kings: Old and New; Cattle Rustlers; The Psychology of Gun-Men; The Texas Ranger; Give-a-Damn Jones; How New York Came to El Paso; Golf, or the Upward Descent of Man; El Paso: The Original Hollywood; What�������ll It Be, Gentlemen?; My Friends, the Mexicans; and Juarez.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: 1417933313
• ISBN13: 9781417933310
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"