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The Deadliest Indian War in the West$18.95 Caxton Press Gregory Michno The Snake War is one of the least known of the many clashes of culture that occurred in the American West during the 19th century. Gregory Michno, author of several critically acclaimed books on America’s Indian wars, gives readers the first comprehensive look at the natives, soldiers and settlers who clashed on the high desert of Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Northern California in a struggle that over a four-year period claimed more lives than any other Western Indian War. 6x9, 400 pages, paper, photographs, maps, bibliography, index. [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Desert Lake: The Story of Nevada's Pyramid Lake (Revised Edition) $10.95 ISBN 0-87004-139-8 Caxton Press Sessions S. Wheeler National park officials have called the Desert Lake "the most beautiful desert lake in North America." Here is the pre-history and history of the basin, including its famous Indian battles. Early white exploration and settlement, the decline and restoration of the lake's giant cutthroat trout, and shore fishing in 1911 are just a few of the stories which make this book memorable. 6x9, paperback, 73 illustrations, 139 pages, bibliography. [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Logging the Redwoods $29.95 ISBN 0-87004-236-X Caxton Press Lynwood Carranco and John T. Labbe The story of the California redwood lumber industry also tells the stories of the men, the trains, and the land. Illustrations are outstanding for a vast collection of old historical photographs fill the pages. This is a MUST book for the historian, the railroad buff, and the timber enthusiast. 8½ x 11 paperback, 252 photographs, 2 maps, 145 pages, index. [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Nevada Desert $6.95 ISBN 0-87004-205-X Paper Caxton Press Sessions S. Wheeler Professional biologist and conservationist Sessions Wheeler taps old journals, newspapers, reports on Indian affairs, and memories of living persons to tell the story of the Nevada Desert. He begins with the prehistory and geology of the desert regions and brings the reader to present day. He also provides modern sightseeing "trail drivers" with information on the historical and recreational areas. 9x6, paperback, 82 illustrations, 168 pages. [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Nevada's Black Rock Desert $9.95 ISBN 0-87004-258-0 Caxton Press Sessions S. Wheeler Illustrated by J. Craig Sheppard Black Rock Desert, an ancient lake bed, appears to some to be hostile and frightening. To others it appears to be a bright and friendly part of the earth where men have found adventure. Indians, lost mines, forty-niners, and big ranches all play an important part in the history of the Black Rock Desert, and the story is told and illustrated by men who love the beauty and history of this unusual place. 6x9, paperback, 74 illustrations, 4 maps, 197 pages, appendix. [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
The John Muir Trail$11.95 ISBN 0-87004-413-3 Caxton Press Roberta and Don Lowe This guide will take you every step of the way along the 208-mile trail that traverses the High Sierra through Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia national parks and the Minarets and John Muir wilderness. It includes detailed maps showing trails, campsites, and contours. The guide explains planning your itinerary, taking care of paperwork and permits, and the best entry and exit points. It also includes a list of book son the geology and the natural and cultural history of the High Sierra. The guide is broken down into ten sections since most hikers won't want to do the entire trail in one session. 6 x 9, paperback, 130 pages, illustrations, maps. [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Barns of the WestA Vanishing Legacy $29.95 ISBN 0-9631258-9-3 Historic Idaho Series Arthur A. Hart This book is for those who love the sight of picturesque old barns in the rich and varied landscape of the American West. It includes more than 200 photographs of barnes in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and California. Includes information on how the barns were built, their distinctive features and why they are rapidly vanishing. 8.5x11. 112 pages, hardcover, color and black and white photos, index [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Owyhee Canyonlands$27.95 978-0-87004-464-9 Caxton Press Photographs by Mark Lisk, Essay by William Fox The Owyhee region of southwest Idaho is one of the truly unique areas in the continental United States. About 10,000 people inhabit this high desert, geographically larger than the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Natives, settlers and miners battled for control of the Owyhees during the 19th century. Today Owyhee Country contains some of the most spectacular, pristine canyonlands in the United States. Mark Lisk is a nationally-recognized outdoor photographer. He is author or contributor to several books dealing with Idaho’s natural beauty, including Salmon River Country, published by Caxton Press. Mark’s photographs of the Owyhees, presented with essays written by people who love the region, create a book in the tradition of Caxton award winners like Steens Mountain and Snake River Country. Hardcover, $27.95, 10 x 10, 124 pages full color, photographs. [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
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