The bygone days of the 19th century are quickly becoming whispers among many historians. But Alvin Mikkelsen's memoirs resurrects memories of cattle drives, buck skinners, mountain rendezvous, cowboys and Indians, the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, and iconic pioneers of country music like Ernest Tubb and Gene Autry. "I've been coaxed by many folks to set down highlights that happened to me throughout the years. I don't see anything outstanding about anything I've done. But for some reason they think I've had quite a unique and unusual life." Thanks to his daughter, Cecilia, finding his...