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RedRoxx44 Queen of the Walkabout
Joined: 15 Jan 2004 Posts: 1167
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Posted: 1/16/2008, 8:12 pm Post subject: A New "old" book |
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Have read a few pages in the 1921 original library version of "Camp-fires on Desert and Lava" by William Hornaday. Exploration of the Tucson/Sonoyta/ Sierra Pinacate area and part of the El Camino. Neat black and white photos, hand drawn maps.
I was lucky to snatch this from a private seller on Amazon.
Will post a review later. Looks to be pretty neat. _________________ You can rest when you're dead |
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Shawn I'll sell you map to Lost Dutchman mine!
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 2592 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ
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Posted: 1/16/2008, 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Will you be bringing it to the El Camino? Old books are so interesting. _________________ The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see. |
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RedRoxx44 Queen of the Walkabout
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Posted: 1/16/2008, 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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I'll probably be hauling the "library" on the El Camino--most of my references so I can give accurate lectures on the area--- _________________ You can rest when you're dead |
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maryphyl Grand Canyon Enchantress
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 669 Location: Flagstaff
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Posted: 1/17/2008, 6:19 am Post subject: |
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My mother gave me that book many years ago. I only read the first part of it. Those old guys were so taken with men being ever so much better than women that I tired of it quickly. Mary _________________ Shikekeh hozhoogo naasha.
I walk in beauty. |
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GTG Was lost but now am found
Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 2387 Location: Peoria, Arizona, originally from Rocket City, USA
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 1/18/2008, 12:39 am Post subject: |
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Letty, I'm sure you are a wealth of information without the books. Personal experience has it's own rewards and knowledge _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 1/18/2008, 4:52 am Post subject: |
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maryphyl wrote: |
My mother gave me that book many years ago. I only read the first part of it. Those old guys were so taken with men being ever so much better than women that I tired of it quickly. Mary |
Oh, gosh, isn't it the truth! I have a collection of old adventure books--most are by and about men.
One notable exception is I Married Adventure by Osa Martin. She and her husband, a pilot, flew all over Africa back in the 20's. True, she wasn't on her own, alone, but at least she was THERE! Died in a plane crash with him, too, as I recall.
Another notable exception, you might want to look for these books, Letty and Maryphyl, as the writer was from Tucson and her daughter still lives there: Any books by Constance Helmericks such as We Live in the Arctic, Down the Wild River North, We Live in Alaska, etc. Her daughter is Jean Irons, nom de plume is Jean Aspen. She wrote Arctic Daughter a super neat book about two hippie kids trying to live off the land in the Brooks Range. A MUST READ for anyone who likes adventure books. I've met Jean Irons and her family in Tucson.
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BoyNhisDog The dangerous place where the winds meet
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1375 Location: Tucson
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Posted: 1/20/2008, 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Lettie transcends genre. _________________ Seize from every moment its unique novelty and do not prepare your joys
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RedRoxx44 Queen of the Walkabout
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Posted: 1/21/2008, 5:50 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Elizabeth for the suggestions. Always looking for a good read. So far what I have read is interesting if you take into account the times in which it was written. The first impressions of the country and especially descriptions of flora and fauna is neat. _________________ You can rest when you're dead |
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