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ADAMS, CLARENCE S AND JOAN N. In the Shadow of the Malpais.Self Published 1983. 1st Edition. Hardbound 8vo (about 8'' to 9.5'' tall) 48 pages. Description: Illustrated with historic photographs. This copy is Signed by both authors. While historians have recorded the deeds of the famous, Clarence Siringo Adams, author and editor, has concentrated on the lives of ordinary people. He became well known for his quarterly publication of true stories in "Old Timer's Review", and for his many books. This book tells the story of Will Gallacher of the J + H. In 1908 Will's widowed mother came to Indian Tank at the edge of a vast expanse of lava beds. There Will, his mother and two brothers filed on a homestead and began to "prove up" on it. BINDING/CONDITION: green cloth with gilt text and decoration; a Near Fine book; no dust jacket.
Offered for US$ 15.00 by: The Bookworm - Book number: 008169
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