""Early Days in Mogollons: Tales from the Bloated Goat"" is a book by Herman A. Hoover that tells the story of the early days of the Mogollon Mountains in New Mexico. The book is a collection of short stories that capture the spirit of the people who lived in the area during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The stories are told from the perspective of the Bloated Goat, a local saloon where many of the town's characters gather to drink, gamble, and share their tales. The book covers a range of topics, including mining, ranching, outlaw activity, and the struggles of daily life in a rugged and remote region. Through these stories, readers are transported to a time and place that is both fascinating and challenging, where the people of the Mogollons faced danger, hardship, and adventure with courage and resilience. Overall, ""Early Days in Mogollons: Tales from the Bloated Goat"" is a captivating read that offers a unique perspective on the history of the American West.""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.