Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press Veteran author Session S. Wheeler and award winning artist Craig Sheppard have come together to give the reader a taste of the history, and stark beauty of one of Nevada's most unique geological, and environmental features.
WHY DO WE DO THE THINGS WE DO? WHY DO WE THINK THE WAY WE DO? Why do we think we are special? Why do we think we are rational? Why do we think we are the culmination of evolution? WHY DO WE BEHAVE THE WAY WE DO? Why do we have war? Why do we have dictators? Why do we have cults Why do we have criminals? wHY DO WE BELIEVE THE THINGS WE DO? Why do we believe in astrology? Why do we believe in religion? WHY ARE WE THE WAY WE ARE? Why are we bipedal? Why are we hairless Why are we intelligent? There are answers to all these whys. That is what this book is all about.
AUTHENTIC STORY OF THE “PEGLEG” AND 21 OTHER STORIES OF FABULOUS LOST MINES! Author Howard D. Clark, a Kansas native, had an extensive career in journalism with appointments including managing editor for the Farm Press Publications of Chicago, Illinois; staff writer for a number of business papers; and statistical and analytical specialist for other periodicals and concerns. This background, plus extensive travel on the Pacific Coast, fitted him particularly well to undertake the writing of this book. Lost mine legends make up a large section of Western folklore. In this collection he has made a sincere effort to present only the most important and best authenticated of them all. He has also had the invaluable assistance of Ray Hetherington, an unquestioned authority in the field of Western Americana. Much of the source material used herein was collected by Mr. Hetherington through thirty years of extensive research. First published in 1946, this collection of lost mine legends is considered among the most complete and factual of any ever assembled.
When a young prince is kidnapped while on a school camping trip in Castle Key, Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift are eager to take on the case. Drift's clever nose is sure to sniff out some clues to the kidnappers - but can the friends rescue the hostage in time?