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Step into the past with Arizonas Yesterday, a riveting chronicle of John H. Cady, a genuine pioneer of the American West. Written by John Henry Cady and beautifully revised in 1915 by the acclaimed playwright and journalist Basil Woon, this narrative traces Cadys extraordinary journey from Ohio to the Arizona Territory. A Civil War veteran, Cadys life embodies adventure, resilience, and an entrepreneurial spirit that helped shape a burgeoning land. Arizonas Yesterday offers an insightful glimpse into a territory on the brink of statehood, highlighting the contributions of everyday pioneers who...

Arizona's Yesterday Being the Narrative of John H. Cady, Pioneer. Written by John Henry Cady and revised and rewritten in 1915 by noted Playwright and Journalist Basil Woon. Cady was born in Ohio, served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and eventually settled in Arizona Territory. Cady's story is one of adventure, determination, a pioneering spirit, and an entrepreneurial drive. Arizona's Yesterday is a glimpse of an Arizona not so much filled with gunfighters and warriors, but of an Arizona on the cusp of Statehood and the modern era. - Summary by Tony PosanteThis show includes ...