In the brush : $b or, Old-time social, political, and religious life in the southwest

"In the Brush; or, Old-time Social, Political, and Religious Life in the Southwest" by Rev. Hamilton W. Pierson, D.D. is a late 19th-century chronicle of a preacher navigating the social tides of the Southwest, painting a rich portrait of its people and customs. Through the eyes of the preacher, the story highlights the region's distinctive hospitality, religious fervor, and the trials of frontier life as he rides on horseback across the rugged landscape. The unique tapestry of community gatherings, religious meetings, and personal dialogues captures the essence of a bygone era. The warm reception he received from the Southwestern people highlights the unique social and religious dimensions of daily life during this transformational period, and the motivation of the author behind chronicling his personal journey.