Records of a Journey, from Sunrise to Evening Glow: An Autobiography (1911)

Pool Halls, Parlors and Pawn Shops is a tale of searches. Three Southern men, one black, two white, search for fast horses and good times at racetracks in Arkansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Tagged as throwbacks, they function just outside the societal dictums of present day America. They’re longtime friends who go their individual ways, then, at times, come together for the searches of steamers and mystery horses, and above all-the fun factor. The action takes place in Hot Springs, Louisville, the French Quarter of New Orleans, and Cajun country. In the mix are racetrack denizens, Cajuns, and French Quarter characters.