Tom Scanlan's upbringing in a military family exposed him to diverse locations, shaping his early experiences. His lasting childhood memories of New Mexico drew him back to the region for his studies. Influenced by his mother, an English teacher, he developed a strong appreciation for literature and writing, further honed by his work on school newspapers and a lifelong passion for journalism. His research into his family history and his interest in the American Southwest, particularly its historical port cities, form the bedrock of his writing.
This documented account of pioneering in Texas and New Mexico during their formative years focuses on one family, but parallels the lives of many who migrated to the untamed Southwest at this time in our history. The Irvin's story spans more than a century, divided between their adventures in west-central Texas, and the southwestern and northwestern.--page 4 of cover
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