Border Contraband

"Border Contraband" by George T. Díaz offers a comprehensive history of smuggling along the US-Mexico border, exploring its origins from 1848 to the early 20th century. The book traces how borderlanders initially viewed smuggling as a routine activity and how government efforts to control trade have transformed it into a heavily organized and profitable crime. Drawing on pioneering research, Díaz sheds light on the shifting nature of illicit cross-border activities and their broader historical significance.