The Letters of Alfred R. Calhoun: Mojave Desert 1867 - 1868 California plants these authors capture the essence

these authors capture the essence of Mojave culture

and Coos Bay

and why rocks seem to be almost continually tumbling from the region’s cliffs

3rd edition 2004

Anthony Andreas

The Letters of Alfred R. Calhoun: Mojave Desert 1867 - 1868 California plants these authors capture the essenceAlfred R. Calhoun, sent letters back East while traveling with the Union Pacific Railway survey led by General William J. Palmer. Writing for The Press of Philadelphia, Calhoun was an astute and articulate recorder of events and people encountered in the wilds of the post Civil War Desert West, although he was nearly ejected from his correspondent duties for sensational reporting. Edited and Annotated by John N. Marnell, 2011, 217 pages, softcover