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RedRoxx44 Queen of the Walkabout
Joined: 15 Jan 2004 Posts: 1167
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Posted: 11/12/2008, 4:58 am Post subject: Books--- |
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Working thru several books, just don't have enough time to do everything, but take with me for car camps etc. Hopefully at some point will try to post full reviews.
The Prairie Traveler Handbook---written about 1856 by an army lieutenant for westward immigrants. Topics include meeting Indians, Indian fighting, driving and seeking pasture for stock, water crossings, camp selection, taking care of your saddle, first aid, water treatment ( I got a kick out of reading the first charcoal based water treatment was made in New York in mid 1800's and sold for $1.00). The best part is the back of the book gives trip notes for treks between destinations in Arkansas to New Mexico, Texas to California etc, brief notes on trail conditions, etc. This little book is a real gem.
James McKenna ( Uncle Jimmy McKenna) Black Range Tales, covering a large part of the pre wilderness Gila and other places in the area. Fun recognizing some place names. Lots of Indian fighting, all kinds of "characters", the life of a miner and homesteader, loads of animal encounters, including when grizzlies roamed this far south. Thanks CatValet for suggesting this book in the past, just got it.
Calvin's book River of the Sun-- haven't started it yet but really itching to get into it, promises more history of the Gila River and it's headwaters.
Recollections of James O Pattie--supposedly a fictional character in the 1800's trapping and exploring the west but more research indicates he really existed. Again an early white explorer in the Gila river area and southern New Mexico/Arizona. Haven't started it yet either, in paperback and may make a backpacking read. _________________ You can rest when you're dead |
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GeorgAz
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 815 Location: Scottsdale
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Posted: 11/12/2008, 5:12 am Post subject: |
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RedRoxx44 wrote: |
Working thru several books, just don't have enough time to do everything, but take with me for car camps etc. Hopefully at some point will try to post full reviews.
The Prairie Traveler Handbook---written about 1856 by an army lieutenant for westward immigrants. Topics include meeting Indians, Indian fighting, driving and seeking pasture for stock, water crossings, camp selection, taking care of your saddle, first aid, water treatment ( I got a kick out of reading the first charcoal based water treatment was made in New York in mid 1800's and sold for $1.00). The best part is the back of the book gives trip notes for treks between destinations in Arkansas to New Mexico, Texas to California etc, brief notes on trail conditions, etc. This little book is a real gem.
James McKenna ( Uncle Jimmy McKenna) Black Range Tales, covering a large part of the pre wilderness Gila and other places in the area. Fun recognizing some place names. Lots of Indian fighting, all kinds of "characters", the life of a miner and homesteader, loads of animal encounters, including when grizzlies roamed this far south. Thanks CatValet for suggesting this book in the past, just got it.
Calvin's book River of the Sun-- haven't started it yet but really itching to get into it, promises more history of the Gila River and it's headwaters.
Recollections of James O Pattie--supposedly a fictional character in the 1800's trapping and exploring the west but more research indicates he really existed. Again an early white explorer in the Gila river area and southern New Mexico/Arizona. Haven't started it yet either, in paperback and may make a backpacking read. |
Black Range Tales sounds really interesting! Waiting for your reviews of all!! |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 11/12/2008, 6:20 am Post subject: |
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They all sound very interesting! |
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PageRob
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 859 Location: Page, Az.
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Posted: 11/12/2008, 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, they sound really neat! I'll have to look into them. _________________ Anywhere is within walking distance if you spend the time. |
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Deborah
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 297 Location: Tucson
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Posted: 11/14/2008, 8:45 am Post subject: |
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So many books so little time!
I love the Gila Wilderness so they sound like great reading. _________________ Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. - Rachel Carson |
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