Arizona's yesterday : $b Being the narrative of John H. Cady, pioneer

"Arizona's Yesterday: Being the Narrative of John H. Cady, Pioneer" by John H. Cady is a window into the past, telling the tale of a man who traded city life for the untamed wilderness of the Arizona Territory. The story begins with the author considering the importance of his memories and setting the stage for a journey through a time when Arizona was still finding its identity. Readers will meet a protagonist born in Cincinnati who leaves his childhood behind to embrace the rough and tumble existence of the West, where he faces head-on both the turmoil of the Civil War and the daily grind of survival on the frontier. Through the eyes of a soldier turned pioneer, the book vividly paints a picture of a breathtaking but dangerous land and the complex world of those who dared to settle it, capturing the bold spirit required to thrive.