Tuesday, April 14, 2009

LOST EL DORADO OF JACOB WALTZ by Jack San Felice

LOST EL DORADO OF JACOB WALTZ is based in part on a newspaper story by Pierpont Constible Bicknell, as well as the reminiscences and recollections of numerous "Dutch Hunters". This book contradicts the myth of the Dutchman's Mine being near Weaver's Needle. Jack comes to his conclusion after 20 years of diligent research of the Dutchman Tale. He also relies on factual and scientific evidence regarding the search for precious metals. Because his theory veers from the standard local mythology, San Felice asks the reader to take a quantam leap of faith and follow the trail of the Lost Dutchman Mine in a new direction.

$22.95

Monday, April 13, 2009

ZANE GREY’S FORGOTTEN RANCH by Tim Ehrhardt

ZANE GREY’S FORGOTTEN RANCH relates the storied history of a piece of land under Myrtle Point in Rim Country known as the Boles Homestead, from the 1800s to the present time. Numerous people of significance can be tied to this property: A.G. Pendleton, chief surveyor of the Arizona Mineral Belt Railroad, the San Carlos Reservation, and Globe Townsite; Jim Roberts, a key player in the Graham-Tewkesbury feud; Elam Boles, a pioneer who traversed the Tonto Basin frequently, living at various times in Payson, Globe and Miami; Zane Grey, the popular western writer who bought the ranch from Boles; Charles Collins, a Globe saddle-maker who's mentioned in the works of Ross Santee; and many others. ZANE GREY’S FORGOTTEN RANCH, a real treasure trove of local history, is chock full of maps, deeds, photos, letters and newspaper clippings that tell the fascinating story of the Boles Homestead and the many people associated with it.

$24.95

APACHE TRAIL by Richard L. Powers

President Theodore Roosevelt once referred to the Apache Trail as “one of the most spectacular best-worth-seeing sights of the world.” This ancient, narrow foot trail was originally upgraded to serve as a supply road for the construction of Roosevelt Dam. Later designated as a state highway, the Apache Trail still retains the majestic scenic vistas and historical grandeur that so impressed TR many decades ago.

In this brand new IMAGES OF AMERICA release, Globe author and former ADOT district highway engineer, Rick Powers, chronicles the fascinating history of the Apache Trail with more than 200 vintage images gathered from various corporate and private collections.

$21.95