Publisher's Synopsis
My Life On The Frontier 1864-1882 is a memoir written by Miguel Antonio Otero, a prominent figure in the history of the American Southwest. The book recounts Otero's experiences as a young man living on the frontier during a tumultuous period in American history. Otero was born in 1859 in New Mexico, which was then a territory of the United States. His father was a wealthy merchant who had emigrated from Spain, and Otero grew up in a comfortable household. However, his life changed dramatically when he was just five years old, as the American Civil War broke out and New Mexico became a battleground.In My Life On The Frontier, Otero describes his childhood during the war and the challenges his family faced. He also writes about his education and his early career as a lawyer, which took him to various parts of the Southwest. Otero's memoir is particularly valuable because it provides a firsthand account of life on the frontier during a pivotal period in American history. He writes about the conflicts between Native Americans and settlers, the rise of the cattle industry, and the impact of the railroad on the region.Throughout the book, Otero's love for the Southwest shines through. He writes about the beauty of the landscape and the unique culture of the region. He also discusses his involvement in politics, including his role as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1880. My Life On The Frontier is an engaging and informative memoir that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period in American history.Incidents And Characters Of The Period When Kansas, Colorado, And New Mexico Were Passing Through The Last Of Their Wild And Romantic Years. The Author Was A Former Governor Of New Mexico.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.
