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EARL KNOOB TO PERFORM AT VIDA E CAFFE

2011-11-18T14:00:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 7pm
EARL KNOOB, formerly the engineer on the Copper Spike Railroad Excursion Train, will present a medley of his favorite tunes at one of Globe’s most popular hang-outs. Come on down and show your support for Earl and his music!

VIDA E CAFFE
157 W Cedar St, Globe, AZ

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TWO FOR ONE SALE!!!

2011-11-18T13:46:00.001-08:00

ALL BOOKS at The Book Bank in Miami are now priced at 2 books for $1! ALL formats, ALL conditions, ALL genres (except local, regional, & southwest). Most are LIKE NEW - great for Christmas presents! Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

AROUND MIAMI by Dr. Santos Vega

2011-09-02T16:28:00.000-07:00

Around Miami By Santos C. Vega, PhD

With Marlene Tiede & Delvan Hayward

Now available at:

THE BOOK BANK

420 W Live Oak Street

Miami, AZ 85539

928-473-4134

Open Wednesday - Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

SPECIAL BOOK SIGNING:

Meet Dr. Vega at

Miami Fiesta, Bullion Plaza

Saturday, September 17

10 am - 4 pm!

List Price: $21.95

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL $20!

Book Description:

During the late 1800s, prospectors in search of gold, silver, and copper began to settle around the Pinal Mountains area in Miami. By 1918, several mining companies had established roots and contributed to the town’s booming growth. The community established housing, schools, a hospital, and a town government, and the population grew to 5,000. Soon, Miami achieved recognition as one of the main mining towns in the state, along with neighboring Globe, Jerome, Morenci, Superior, Ajo, and Ray-Sonora. The new mining opportunities brought immigrants from around the world to settle in the area and eventually turned Arizona into a leading contributor to the copper industry. Although mining’s hold on the local economy has changed over the years, today at least 20 percent of Miami-area employment is centered around copper mining, which remains close to the heart of the first hardy miners’ descendants.

Author Bio:

Santos C. Vega, PhD, is a native of Miami and graduated from Miami High School before serving with the US Air Force during the Korean War. Currently, he is professor emeritus of the Hispanic Research Center at Arizona State University. Vega’s publications include numerous articles, the novel The Worm in my Tomato, and the Arcadia Publishing title Mexicans in Tempe.

Cat’s Claw to Cow’s Tongue and Other Lesser Known Plants of the Sonoran Desert

2011-07-15T16:56:00.000-07:00

AUTHOR JEAN GROEN WILL PRESENT A DESERT FOODS COOKING DEMONSTRATION

SUNDAY, JULY 24TH AT 3 PM

AT THE BOOK BANK
420 W Live Oak Street (HWY 60)
Miami, Arizona 85539
(928)473-4134

Don Wells and Jean Groen have been writing books about local desert plants since 1997. Their latest book, Cat’s Claw to Cow’s Tongue and Other Lesser Known Plants of the Sonoran Desert" is chock full of pictures, information and recipes for some of our lesser known desert plants. Don't miss this special cooking demonstration! PLEASE RSVP to so we know how to plan for this special event.

During the depression, Don Wells was put in charge of the family’s Victory Garden. He also helped his mother with the cooking and canning of all the produce. Jean Wells was raised on a Kansas farm during the depression. She learned to eat anything that was put before her and started cooking at the tender age of six!

Don and Jean each have a special role to play when they write books. Don provides beautiful color photographs of each plant, tells the reader where the plant can be found, and describes the medicinal use for the plant, seed, or fruit. Jean’s job is to research Native American recipes for each plant, and develop “modern” recipes based on today’s methods.

“We believe that we all should learn to live with the desert without harming its delicate balance and to understand its needs and nature to better serve its preservation. The plants of the desert served the Indian in so many ways, medicinally, physically, and spiritually. We feel that we can learn to use these plants as they were intended without harming the plants or the environment they grow in. The desert is a wondrous gift for all to enjoy, appreciate, and protect”, say Don and Jean.

REGULAR PRICE: $25

BOOK CLUB PRICE: $22.50

SUPERSTITION COWBOYS by Jack San Felice

2011-06-16T16:23:00.000-07:00

Arizona author and historian, Jack San Felice, has collected into one copiously illustrated volume the stories of many early cowboys and ranchers of our local harsh high desert environment. In Superstition Cowboys you'll read about the hardy women who raised their children and provided comfort to their men while living in rough-hewn cabins under primitive conditions.

You'll read about many of the early cowboys and vaqueros who came to southern Arizona with their longhorns and wild Mexican cattle. The rough and tough cowboys of the Superstition Mountains came to the Arizona Territory from all parts of America and all walks of life. Some were successful and fulfilled their dream, while others did not.

Local folks will recognize and fondly recall many family names of the ranchers and cowboys Jack has included in Superstition Cowboys: Horrell, Bohme, Martin, Armer, Bacon, Miles, and Henderson, to name just a few. Each of these family stories is accompanied by fabulous photos and illustrations of the cattle brands used by the various ranches.

For over fifteen years, Jack San Felice has written and lectured about the history of the Superstition Mountains and surrounding areas. He is an adjunct professor at Scottsdale Community College and holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from American University in Washington, D.C. Jack lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife Wynne and nearby adult children and grandchildren.

$25

HUGE INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE!

2011-06-13T12:18:00.000-07:00

OUR INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE RUNS TIL
EVERYTHING IS GONE!

ALL BOOKS JUST $1!!!
OUR HUGE INVENTORY MUST GO!

Fiction, religion, new age, health, science, hobbies,
literature, history, political science, kids

AND MORE!
(some genres not included - see store for details)

Open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm

BRING A TRUCK!

PS: We are NOT going out of business - just changing the way we do business.

Our "new" store will carry a fabulous inventory of
local, Arizona & Southwest history.

STAY TUNED!

THOSE DAYS IN DECEMBER by Nancy Lucia Humphry

2010-11-09T12:01:00.000-08:00

Those Days in December: A Frontier Family's Southwestern Journey chronicles the interwoven lives of two very dissimilar people, bound together by marriage, in the vast lands of the American Southwest. This historical novel traces the changing times as reflected in the lives of real people, Clem Humphry (1856-1943), and Maria Lucia Gonzales (1872-1966), in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona, as remembered by Lucia in her old age.

In 1891, as a young schoolteacher, Lucia married Clem, a widower with three young daughters, near Trinidad, Colorado. Through this marriage Lucia broke with family tradition by marrying outside her culture and religion.

During the 1880s, Clem had been Range Superintendent for the 2.5 million acre New Mexico branch of the Prairie Cattle Company. Married life with Clem - a true man of the old West: cattle rancher, businessman, prominent citizen, politician, and some said murderer - took them from place to place in a never ending search for the wealth and fame that had been his during the the late 1800s. Their journeys brought heartbreak and pain, and taught them both resilience, while Lucia's work as a midwife and curandera sustained her, as did her enduring faith.

Clem and Lucia Humphry spent their final years in Winkelman, Arizona. They are both buried in Mountain View Cemetary in the contiguous town of Hayden.

Price: $15.00
Book Bank Book Club Member Price: $13.50

BOOK SIGNING: SATURDAY, NOV 6, 1-4 PM

2010-10-29T17:02:00.000-07:00

RISE OF THE BEAST: Hell on Earth
by Kenneth Zeigler

We are proud to introduce the third title in a series of books written by local author, Kenneth Zeigler. The Rise of the Beast: Hell on Earth was released to the public on November 1st. Following his defeat in book two, War in Heaven, Satan and his minions have now fled to Earth where they fight to establish a worldly kingdom that will end the dominance of humankind.

Satan, in the guise of a New Age holy man, has created a new faith ostensibly based on the concept of world unity and peace. But his real goal is to bring about a new dark age in which he himself will be worshiped as god. Satan manipulates humanity and its politics to place a man loyal to him in charge of Europe’s government. His man, the Beast, is opposed by the Christian community. Among those standing in his way are Christian evangelists, Chris and Serena Davis, who were first introduced in book one, Heaven and Hell. Only with Chris and Serena out of the way can the Beast’s ambition become reality. Journey along in this exciting and fascinating story as Chris and Serena fight spiritual, physical, and emotional challenges every step of the way.

Kenneth Zeigler is a high school chemistry teacher who taught for many years in Globe-Miami area schools. He is currently teaching at University High School in Tolleson, Arizona. Ken holds a masters degree in chemistry and did his graduate work in quantum mechanics. He and his wife, Mary, have two grown children and two grandchildren.

Meet this author at THE BOOK BANK, 420 W Live Oak St (HWY60) in Miami, AZ on Saturday, NOV 6th from 1-4 PM. Call for more information: 928-473-4134

Cost: $15 (Book Bank Book Club Members - $13.50)

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2010-10-25T13:04:00.001-07:00

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BOOK SIGNING: SATURDAY, OCT 30, 1-4 PM

2010-10-07T12:55:00.000-07:00

MOM, WAS THERE COLOR WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG? by Susan Steadle-Phillips

You're invited to snoop into a young girl's diary, written back in 1967 when she was a 14 year old freshman in the high school of a fictional southwestern mining town. You're sure to agonize and empathise with this charming character as she describes the pain of her mother's untimely and unexpected death, the echoing lonliness of a now empty house, the shock and hurt of her father's hasty return to dating, the frustration and discomfort of becoming the inexperienced caretaker of her truncated family, the disappointment and embarassment of bailing her drunk father out of jail, and the wonder and confusion of her introduction to the world of boys.

Susan Steadle-Phillips was raised in the copper mining community of Globe-Miami in south central Arizona. She insists that any resemblance the reader might imagine they see to actual events, locales, organizations or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. She suggests that, if anyone sees themselves in her characters, they receive therapy to seek the source of their discomfort......

Cost: $20 (Book Bank Book Club Members - $18)

Meet this author at THE BOOK BANK, 420 W Live Oak St (HWY60) in Miami, AZ on Saturday, October 30th from 1-4 PM. Call for more information: 928-473-4134

THE FOX AND THE WHIRLWIND: General George Crook & Geronimo

2010-06-24T12:02:00.000-07:00

By Peter Aleshire

This captivating dual biography chronicles the lives and battles of two of America’s most famous warriors: the legendary Apache shaman, Geronimo, and the nation’s most successful Indian fighter, General George Crook. Artfully constructed from these warriors' own words, as well as newspaper accounts and the firsthand recollections of those who fought with - and against - them, here is a compelling and uniquely evenhanded account of the intriguing men at the center of one of American history's most definitive, longest-running struggles - the infamous Apache Wars. Born to defend their respective cultures and destined to destroy each other in the process, the vengeful, spiritually powerful Indian warrior and the remorseless, consummate professional officer are inextricably bound to each other in the fabric of our country and in the hearts of their people.

Available at The Book Bank
Hardcover $20

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2010-06-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

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THE LAST COMANCHE CHIEF: The Life & Times of Quanah Parker

2010-06-11T14:08:00.001-07:00

In 1875, Quanah Parker surrendered his people to the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Okla.; thereafter, he would lead them on the "white man's road." Son of a Comanche chief and a white woman, he had led war parties through north Texas for 12 years. Neeley, a freelance writer, traces his life from youth to warrior chief to respected cattleman. He describes the last wars between the Comanches and settlers, the peyote ritual and pressures on Native Americans to conform to white society. Parker was a realist; when he saw that opening the reservation to settlement was inevitable, he yielded. Neeley gives a detailed account for the legal battles that culminated in the Oklahoma land rush. This is a fine portrait of the legendary chief and an illuminating glimpse into the history of the American West.

Available at The Book Bank
Hardcover $20.00

BOOK SIGNING, SATURDAY, MAY 15TH 2010

2010-05-11T11:49:00.000-07:00

Meet Nhor Latinovich, author of:

PRECIOUS LIFE: An Inspirational Book

At The Book Bank
420 W Live Oak Street
Miami, AZ 85539

Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 PM on Saturday, May 15th!

Nhor is a founder, director, administrator, instructor and manager of several different entities. She was inspired to write this book to make a difference, to share her love, to leave a legacy and have an impact on her family, friends and those she hasn't had the opportunity to meet yet.

Here Nhor reminds us that life is precious, too short to ignore, too valuable to miss and full of joy to celebrate. Here she offers inspiration through prayer and bible study. In her book, Nhor addresses the issues we all face on a daily basis, guides the reader toward biblical answers to each topic and challenges us to apply those answers in our daily lives.

Nhor uses the proceeds from the sale of her books to support her ministry at Precious Life Church in the Phillipines.

AVAILABLE AT THE BOOK BANK
$12.OO

URGES by Christopher Hawley Martin

2010-05-03T14:10:00.000-07:00

URGES: A Chronicle of Serial Killer Larry Hall chronicles the life of Larry DeWayne Hall who, in 1994, confessed to killing four women and young girls - yet Hall has never been convicted of murder. Police in some jurisdictions believe Hall may have killed as many as 40 women and young girls in up to a dozen states. How was this mild-mannered janitor able to kill with impunity for years? What psychopathy drove Larry Hall to sadistic sexual murder? How was Hall able to lure so many women into his clutches? Why did he vary his M.O.? What happened to the girls who are still missing? Could Hall be innocent, as he now maintains? A chilling tale of serial murder! Includes an extensive photo section.

Author Christopher Hawley Martin was born in Wabash, Indiana. Martin is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church, an accomplished musician, a songwriter and poet. He has worked in radio and television news and written for several newspapers. He has also penned articles for a number of magazines, including Furniture Design & Manufacturing, Business People, Expansion Solutions and North American Whitetail. Urges is Martin's first book. He and his wife, Teresa, live in the neighborhood where both they and Larry Hall played as children.

$16.95

SIMON & SCHUSTER’S GUIDE TO CACTI AND SUCCULENTS

2010-01-09T13:55:00.000-08:00

Fascinating, informative and user-friendly, this beautiful book provides stunning reference material to a most intriguing category of plants. The very thorough introduction describes the history of Cactaceae – the largest of the many plant families known as succulents because they store water in their leaves, stems and roots – and provides general guidelines to their cultivation.

Each of the more than 300 detailed entries describes an individual species, including its place of origin and ideal growth conditions. Full-color photographs make for easy identification of the plants in the field. This guide will be an invaluable resource for both the casual gardener and the serious horticulturist alike.

$14.95

THE MIGHTY MIAMI VANDALS

2009-12-03T10:11:00.000-08:00

THE MIGHTY MIAMI VANDALS: A Scrapbook of the Arizona 1950-51 Miami High School Championship Basketball Team
Edited by Wilfred "Sonny" Gomez Pena

In 1951 the Miami High School Vandals won 27 straight games, setting state and national records on their way to becoming the Arizona state champions! The Miami Vandals were rated by many sports writers of the day as the greatest high school basketball team ever to play in Arizona. Miami High School has produced 41 championship teams in nine different sports since its opening in 1916, but none has generated the same notoriety and sense of community pride as that produced by the amazing Vandals of 1950-51.

“We were 17 and 18 years old during that magical 1950-51 basketball season,” says Adolph “Fito” Trujillo. “We had a great coach, Ernest Kivisto, who motivated us to play at a level of excellence that basketball fans had never seen before in Arizona…Sonny Pena has captured the heart of our nationally recognized state championship team in this collection of articles that tell the story of the mighty Vandals of 1950-51. As I read these articles memories of my teammates who were instrumental in this great season flood my head.”

"Readers should know that Sonny Pena’s book is more than a collection of news clippings.” says historian Christine Marin. “Instead, it is a work of love for the game of basketball and an admiration for Coach Ernie Kivisto and his “dream team”. Pena’s book captures a time and place when a copper town came together in 1950-51 for the sake of basketball and good and decent play and to marvel at a coach whose team perfected and mastered the fast break on offense and the full court press on defense. Teachers, students, parents and local civic leaders through the state of Arizona supported the Vandals and their coach. If you listen closely, you can hear their cheering and shouts of excitement throughout the pages of The Mighty Miami Vandals: a Scrapbook of the Arizona 1950-51 Miami High School Championship Basketball Team."

OUT OF STOCK

I AM APACHE

2009-11-27T15:45:00.000-08:00

A novel by Tanya Landman

I AM APACHE is an engaging story written for young adults by Tanya Landman. Here we follow the story of Siki, a nineteenth-century Apache girl who describes the events of her teen years, from her young brother’s death during a Mexican raid, through her work to become a full-fledged warrior, to the death of her mentor. Siki describes relationships among her own people, including a rogue peer who leaves the tribe rather than submit to its code of honor and her own acceptance as a female warrior. She also skillfully weaves interactions between the Apache, Mexicans, and “White Eyes” into her story. With an eloquent voice and a dignified pace, Landman creates a credible and artistic story with excellent characterization and engaging psychological and sociopolitical questions. Although I AM APACHE has special appeal for historical and western fiction readers, this well-written novel also has much to offer those who are not genre readers.

$10.95

IDENTITY BY DESIGN

2009-11-23T11:40:00.000-08:00

Edited By Emil Her Many Horses

IDENTITY BY DESIGN: Tradition, Change, And Celebration In Native Women’s Dresses showcases the collection of Native American dresses held by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. This book presents a fascinating array of Native women’s clothing from the Plains, Plateau and Great Basin regions of the United States and Canada, dating from the 1830s to the present. It includes dresses, shawls, moccasins, belts, bags and hair accessories. Striking photographs depict Native life, Native women and their attire. The beautiful creations in this book reveal the artistic vision of many individual makers, as well as different regional styles and tribal designs.

“When you wear your dress, you’re carrying the spirit of all the people who gave you the lessons of life, who made dresses before you,” says Keri Jhane Myers. “Through ceremony, a young woman can become a living representative of revered spirit beings, such as Changing Woman of the Apache, and White Buffalo Calf Woman of the Lakota, who were known to have brought the arts, sacred corn, beauty, compassion, healing, truth and ethics to the people through teachings and rituals.”

$20.00

RODEO 101: History of the Payson, Arizona Rodeo 1884-1984

2009-11-09T12:28:00.000-08:00

by Jinx Pyle & Jayne Peace

RODEO 101 tells the story of the first 101 years of the Payson Rodeo. It is a fabulous book chock-full of facts and photos. I can’t describe it any better than the authors did, so I’ll just let them do the talking:

“Writing this book has been an education for both of us. Our research – which includes interviews with hundreds of people, the reading of countless old newspaper articles, books and old rodeo programs – completed a picture that neither one of us had ever seen. Our efforts took us into previously unexplored areas, such as the rodeo horse races. We knew that some good horses had run down Payson’s dusty main street. We did not know that some of those horses were the fastest short-distance horses in the world. We knew there was betting, but some of those cowboys would bet the ranch on a horse race. We knew from our ancestors that Payson’s rodeo started as an annual event in 1884. We did not realize the overwhelming evidence, both oral and written, that documents this truth! Still, those facts pale in comparison to what we learned to be the real story of the Payson Rodeo.”

Jinx & Jayne have not only uncovered and preserved the true history of the Payson Rodeo, but they have captured its changing spirit throughout the years, from the first rodeo held in the Mid-Town Pasture in 1884, to the present day. This book is a must-have for rodeo fans everywhere!

$25

PLEASANT VALLEY WAR by Jinx Pyle

2009-10-29T16:59:00.000-07:00

The Pleasant Valley War, also known as the Graham Tewksbury Feud, was fought in the northern part of what is now Gila County, Arizona. “During the 1880s the entire north-central Arizona was under lead and smoke confrontation between the sheep raisers and the cowmen, the Hashknife Outfit and the homesteaders, the horse thieves and the Mormons, the cinch-ring artists and the ranchers. To add a little fuel to the fire, a few bronco Apaches could be counted on to keep everyone on their toes. Men rode with their rifles in hand, and in town the tie-down loops were clear on the tops of the six-gun hammers,” says author Jinx Pyle in his latest book Pleasant Valley War.

State historian, Marshall Trimble says “Jinx Pyle is a walking encyclopedia of information on events in Gila County, Arizona and now he’s written a history of the notorious Pleasant Valley War – one of the most complex and vile blood feuds in America’s history. But parts of the Pleasant Valley War have never been told and Jinx brings many new facts to light. Pyle’s history of the Pleasant Valley War is destined to become one of the definitive works on the subject.” This great book includes historic Pleasant Valley War maps and helpful GPS coordinates.

Jinx is a sixth generation descendant of Gila County cattle ranchers and a full-time student of Arizona history. He grew up on stories handed down about the Pleasant Valley War, having descended from the culture that spawned the fighting factions. He and his wife, Jayne, have written numerous books that document local history, including Rodeo 101, Mountain Cowboys, Cooking for Zane Grey Under the Tonto Rim, Calf Pies and Cow Fries and History of Gisela, Arizona.

$25

COOKING FOR ZANE GREY UNDER THE TONTO RIM by Jayne Peace Pyle

2009-10-21T13:02:00.000-07:00

As the time for the dedication of Zane Grey’s cabin in Payson, Arizona on October 15th, 2005 grew near, Jayne Peace Pyle felt that the stories of the folks who settled under the Tonto Rim, and knew and worked for Zane Grey, needed to be told. Up until then, little had been mentioned about those mountain people who had guided and cooked for Grey on his famous bear and lion hunts.

Pyle had grown up hearing stories of the people and places of Gila County from her parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. In this wonderful cookbook, cum history book, Jayne combines history, genealogy and recipes to introduce to the world the people who lived Under the Tonto Rim in the 1920s. Jayne chose food as the cultural stimulus to further explore the practices and history of these early pioneer people. The result is a truly delightful history/cookbook that entertains and informs, even as it encourages the reader to experiment with the recipes and foods of the Gila county mountain people who guided Zane Grey and prepared his meals under the Tonto Rim.

$15

THE ROCKHOUND'S HANDBOOK by James R. Mitchell

2009-10-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

ROCKHOUNDING is the popular term used to describe the hobby of collecting rocks and minerals. Beyond the possibility of making a startling new find or a valuable discovery, rockhounding offers people of all ages the unique opportunity to learn about the nature and history of our physical world, and to explore it in landscapes as diverse as the abundant rocks and minerals found there.

THE ROCKHOUND’S HANDBOOK by James R. Mitchell is a popular reference guide for rockhounds and collectors of rocks, minerals and fossils. This handy book includes sections on basic geology and mineral formation; how to find and identify minerals; field tools and techniques; finding gold and other heavy minerals; fossil formation and collecting; the legal aspects of collecting; specimen preparation and display; and the basics of lapidary and jewelry making. Illustrated throughout with photos, diagrams and charts, this book features an extensive glossary, lists of government agencies and museums, and much more. THE ROCKHOUND’S HANDBOOK is an indispensable how-to guide for beginners, as well as a handy reference guide for experienced rockhounds.

$15.95

SUE THE BASTARDS by Billee Shoecraft

2009-10-21T12:53:00.000-07:00

Agent Orange is the code name adapted from the color of the orange-striped barrels the chemical was shipped in, for an herbicide and defoliant that was used by the U. S. Military in its Herbicidal Warfare program during the Vietnam War. In 1963, the United States initiated a study on the health effects of Agent Orange that, by 1967, confirmed that the chemical caused cancer, birth defects and other serious health problems. Shortly after serving in Vietnam, veterans began to report various health complications that could be traced to their exposure to Agent Orange. Vietnam veterans and their families, who brought an Agent Orange lawsuit 25 years ago, alleged that the government "is just waiting for us all to die."

On June 8, 1969 Billee Shoecraft was engulfed in a mist of phenoxy herbicide, a chemical found in Agent Orange, being sprayed from a U.S. Forest Service helicopter flying over her home at the base of the Pinal Mountains near Globe, Arizona. In her book, SUE THE BASTARDS, Billee tells the story of what happened from that fateful day in June of 1969, until she slapped the United States Forest Service and 4 herbicide manufacturers with a 4.5 million dollar lawsuit. This is a multi-layered story of laughs and tears; of incredible bureaucratic bungling at all levels of government and industrial circles; of disillusionment, anger and contempt; of whitewashing, cover-ups, alibis, conceit and crass ignorance; and even of a few knights in shining armor.

Billee Shoecraft died of cancer in 1977, but the story of her heroic efforts to get justice, not only for herself, but for all those exposed to the dangerous chemicals found in Agent Orange, lives on in her book, SUE THE BASTARDS.

$19.95

THESE IS MY WORDS by Nancy E. Turner

2009-10-21T12:48:00.001-07:00

THESE IS MY WORDS is a classic adventure of one courageous woman’s life and struggles in the Arizona Territories during the late 19th century. This book takes the form of the semi-fictional the diary of Sarah Agnes Prine as she records her experiences in the Arizona Territories from 1881 to 1901. As Sarah travels by wagon across a harsh, unfamiliar frontier, she scrupulously details the family’s trials and tribulations in the prose of an intelligent but uneducated observer. From child, to determined young adult, to loving mother, Sarah shares the turbulent events that mold her personality, and recalls the enduring love of a cavalry officer that gives her strength and purpose.

This moving, exciting and heartfelt American saga was inspired by the author’s own family memoirs. Rich in authentic everyday details and alive with truly unforgettable characters, THESE IS MY WORDS brilliantly brings to life the vanished world of the Arizona Territories.

$14.95

THE OLD IRON ROAD by David Haward Bain

2009-10-21T12:26:00.000-07:00

David Bain and his family left their home in Vermont and headed west in search of America's past. From Omaha to San Francisco, they retraced the entire route of the first transcontinental railroad. Following abandoned railroad tracks and the traces of old wagon trails, cruising down back roads and main streets, they discovered the deep, restless, uniquely American spirit of adventure that connects our past to our present.

In THE OLD IRON ROAD: An Epic of Rails, Roads, and the Urge to go West, Bain conjures up the marvelous sense of coming unstuck in time as he lingers in the places that line the old emigrant routes of the railroad. Here one of the greatest of all American stories has found a chronicler truly up to the task of telling it. Bain has managed to portray the genuine heroism along with the brutal dispossession, both the utopian vision and the rampant corruption, as well as the constant battle between technological wonders and the natural elements. Anyone interested in the fabric of the American character will not want to miss this story.

$14.95

TIGER FORCE by Michael Sallah & Mitch Weiss

2009-09-24T13:24:00.000-07:00

During the Vietnam War, TIGER FORCE was the code name for an elite platoon of the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry. The 45-man volunteer force was organized in 1966 to “out-guerilla the guerillas” and soon became one of the war's most highly decorated units, paying for its reputation with heavy casualties. But for seven months, beginning in May 1967, the TIGER FORCE unit descended into a moral abyss. Operating in enemy country, the platoon engaged in activities that defy our comprehension today.

Two of the key players, Ken Green and Sam Ybarra, were from Globe and San Carlos, Arizona, respectively. Green was killed in Vietnam on September 29, 1967, which friends claim threw Ybarra over the edge, vowing to avenge his friend's death. He died in 1982 on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, reportedly contrite and depressed over his role in the war.

The army mounted an investigation, eventually deciding that "nothing beneficial" could result from prosecuting platoon members. And so, the story remained the stuff of rumor until reporters Michael Sallah, Mitch Weiss and John Mahr started interviewing former TIGER FORCE members. The resulting newspaper series won a Pulitzer Prize in 2004, and forms the basis of an outstanding book of the same name.

In TIGER FORCE: A True Story of Men and War, Sallah and Weiss have crafted a compelling, chilling story. The narrative is drawn from interviews with victims' families and over 40 former members of TIGER FORCE, as well as a previously suppressed document from the original army investigation. The authors visited the sites of many of the atrocities, pinpointing them through old radio logs. The result is one of the most important books on the Vietnam War.

$15

GHOST WARRIOR by Lucia St. Clair Robson

2009-09-24T13:12:00.000-07:00

In GHOST WARRIOR, Lucia St. Clair Robson tells the story of Lozen, the sister of Chiricahua Apache chief, Victorio, who called her his wise counselor and his right hand. He said she had the strength of a man and was a shield to her people. Even in a society possessing extraordinary courage, endurance and skill, Lozen was unique. In the Apaches’ thirty-year struggle to defend their homeland, the people came to rely on Lozen’s strength, wisdom, and supernatural abilities. Because of her special gifts, Lozen was the only unmarried woman allowed to fight alongside the warriors. After her beloved brother, Victorio, died, she joined Geronimo's band of insurgents, where she continued her courageous battle to defend her people.

Robson says,”…even in the worst of times, individuals with extraordinary strength of character appear and leave a legacy that persists. The Apache Wars certainly qualified as the worst of times. Many of the leaders who waged those battles are now household names, but one who isn't so well known was just as exceptional as any of them. Besides having the power to heal, Lozen was believed to possess the gift of Far Sight - the ability to sense the presence of enemies before they came into view. She was also reputed to have horse magic that made her an excellent horse thief.”

Reading about the things Lozen and her people endured puts our own everyday problems into stark perspective. It strikes me as amazing that the spirit of a woman who died 120 years ago can influence our lives even today.

$15

PLEASANT VALLEY WAR by Jinx Pyle

2009-08-26T15:54:00.000-07:00

The Pleasant Valley War, also known as the Graham Tewksbury Feud, was fought in the northern part of what is now Gila County, Arizona. “During the 1880s the entire north-central Arizona was under lead and smoke confrontation between the sheep raisers and the cowmen, the Hashknife Outfit and the homesteaders, the horse thieves and the Mormons, the cinch-ring artists and the ranchers. To add a little fuel to the fire, a few bronco Apaches could be counted on to keep everyone on their toes. Men rode with their rifles in hand, and in town the tie-down loops were clear on the tops of the six-gun hammers,” says author Jinx Pyle in his latest book PLEASANT VALLEY WAR.

State historian, Marshall Trimble says “Jinx Pyle is a walking encyclopedia of information on events in Gila County, Arizona and now he’s written a history of the notorious Pleasant Valley War – one of the most complex and vile blood feuds in America’s history. But parts of the Pleasant Valley War have never been told and Jinx brings many new facts to light. Pyle’s history of the Pleasant Valley War is destined to become one of the definitive works on the subject.” This great book includes historic Pleasant Valley War maps and helpful GPS coordinates.

Jinx is a sixth generation descendant of Gila County cattle ranchers and a full-time student of Arizona history. He grew up on stories handed down about the Pleasant Valley War, having descended from the culture that spawned the fighting factions. He and his wife, Jayne, have written numerous books that document local history, including RODEO 101, MOUNTAIN COWBOYS, COOKING FOR ZANE GREY UNDER THE TONTO RIM, CALF FRIES AND COWPIES, and HISTORY OF GISELA, ARIZONA.

$25

SUPERSTITION WILDERNESS TRAILS EAST

2009-08-26T15:48:00.001-07:00

Lush Canyons with sycamore and cottonwood trees; rugged mountains with towering ponderosa pines and alligator junipers; creeks and waterfalls; majestic deserts and wildflowers; prehistoric ruins; prospector camps and remote ranches. All this and more can be found in the National Forest Wilderness right here in our own back yard. Authors and avid hikers Jack Carlson and Elizabeth Stewart include trips to Reavis Ranch, Rogers Canyon, Pine Creek and the Roosevelt Lake area in their newest hiking guide, SUPERSTITION WILDERNESS TRAILS EAST: Hikes, Horse Rides and History.

Here you will find historical details about individual events that took place in the areas of these trails. Their intent is to show how the Superstition Mountains are closely connected to the surrounding communities. The trail descriptions include information about potential hazards for horses and riders, and other details that might be helpful to stockmen. Recognizing the widespread use of technology, Carlson and Stewart have included GPS coordinates for trailheads and points of interest that will make travel in the mountains safer and more precise. “We hope you have many fine trips in the Superstition Wilderness. See you on the trails!” is the message Jack and Elizabeth send out to each of us.

$16.95

BUMFUZZLED & BUMFUZZLED, TOO by R. Lewis Bowman

2009-07-27T14:27:00.001-07:00

Will Rogers once said “Those were the great old says. Darn it, any old days are great old days, even the tough ones.” R. Lewis Bowman has made it his business to capture the unique humor of the great old days of an incurable way of life – the life of the rancher, the cattleman and the cowboy. Bowman refers to this life as “part of Mother Earth”. The author’s family, and others like them, accepted the challenge to uphold the true American spirit as they settled, homesteaded, improved and cared for the Southwestern frontier, making it “ the best it could be” for those of us who came afterwards.

BUMFUZZLED and BUMFUZZLED,TOO represent a compendium of cowboy quips and phrases presented in the cowboy manner of speech that comes from Bowman’s lifetime association with what he calls “the greatest people in the world...honest, caring, unsurpassed outdoorsmen.” Here he has artfully preserved some of that old time cowboy wit and philosophy in the style in which it was delivered, along with a bit of education, history and a collection of wonderful old photographs, “for what it’s worth” to the rest of us.

$25 Each

BOOK SIGNING SATURDAY, JULY 4TH 1-4 PM!

2009-06-18T14:31:00.001-07:00

MEET AUTHOR KENNETH ZEIGLER SATURDAY, JULY 4TH 1-4 PM

Featuring Lectures At: 1PM – 2PM – 3PM

THE BOOK BANK

420 W Live Oak St (Hwy 60) Miami, Arizona
928-473-4134

Ken first brought us:
HEAVEN & HELL: The Journey of Chris & Serena Davis

Now comes the story of the final battle:
THE WAR IN HEAVEN: The Chronicle of Abaddon the Destroyer

Satan and his minions have declared war upon the most beautiful place in the universe. His purpose is to depose the archangel Michael and become second only to God in command of all creation. Standing in his way are a scattered and disorganized host of angels, a group of determined but inexperienced saints, and a small band of human and angelic rebels - all bent on Satan’s destruction. Together, they must thwart Satan’s plan and restore order to the universe.

HISTORIC HOME FOR SALE!

2009-05-19T15:16:00.000-07:00

Our historic home in Miami, Arizona is For Sale! Please go to: zillow.com and type: 318 Chisholm 85539 in the search box. After you see the pictures of this beautiful home, you will want to contact us at 928-812-3287 to make a veiwing appointment!

LION TALES by Jonathan Kibler

2009-05-11T14:36:00.000-07:00

Jonathan Kibler has hunted American lions since his early teens. He’s one of just a handful of remaining purists who disdain anything but dry-ground, fair-chase cougar hunting. In his more than three decades of chasing lions through the toughest desert country in North America, Kibler has guided clients to hundreds of trophy cats and captured lions for various government and private biological studies. His hunting adventures have elevated him to legendary status as a master lion hunter of the American Southwest.

Kibler currently lives on the Two-Bar Ranch overlooking Roosevelt Lake, at the edge of the Superstition Mountain wilderness area. He guides for lion during the fall and winter and divides the rest of his time between fishing and writing western novels. “It’s a love affair, I guess, and in my blood. My grandfather was raised here and rode these same mountains. He spent most of his life on ranches here in the Superstitions and was never happy unless he was on a horse. I imagine that he too rode these same almost invisible trails...It’s haunting at times, for I feel he’s with me on the narrow rocky trails where no one has been for many years.” (LION TALES, Kibler)

OUT OF STOCK

LOST EL DORADO OF JACOB WALTZ by Jack San Felice

2009-04-14T11:57:00.000-07:00

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

ZANE GREY’S FORGOTTEN RANCH by Tim Ehrhardt

2009-04-13T14:09:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-13T14:01:00.000-07:00

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

WHEN SILVER WAS KING by Jack San Felice

2009-03-17T16:09:00.000-07:00

When Silver Was King tells the story of Arizona's famous 1880s Silver King Mine. Jack has been tirelessly digging into the story of the Silver King Mine and the surrounding area for over a decade. He's also been teaching the subject at the college level for years. San Felice has left no stone unturned in his search to uncover the real story of Arizona's greatest single silver strike.

$24.95

JACOB'S TRAIL by Jesse James Feldman

2009-03-17T14:41:00.000-07:00

Jesse James Feldman has uncovered compelling NEW evidence of a chain of events that link pre-Anglo mining in Arizona's famed Superstition Mountains with the legendary Jacob Waltz and the Peralta miners. This exciting book is a MUST READ for Dutch Hunters and anyone searching for the truth beyond the legend of one of the world's most enduring treasure mysteries. Feldman relates this story through historical documents and unpublished manuscripts, weaving an extraordinary tale of treachery, violence, mystery, and greed ripped straight from the pages of early frontier Arizona Territoy.

$25

HISTORIC HOME FOR SALE!

2009-02-16T15:54:00.000-08:00

Our historic home in Miami, Arizona is For Sale! Please go to: zillow.com and type: 91 Chisholm 85539 in the search box. After you see the pictures of this beautiful home, you will want to contact us at 928-812-3287 to make a veiwing appointment!

IMAGES OF AMERICA: ARIZONA RANGERS

2009-01-13T12:59:00.000-08:00

Established in 1901, the Arizona Rangers have protected and served the citizenry for well over 100 years. Although the the initial organization was short-lived, lasting only two years, the company became the scourge of Arizona outlaws in the Arizona Territory and along the Mexican border. In 1957 the Arizona Rangers were re-established and these modern Rangers have continued the tradition of service that was established by their predecessors. In keeping with their motto, "Few But Proud Then and Now", they assist numerous law enforcement agencies and help keep the peace within their communities and the state.

Author and historian M. David DeSoucy has compiled this fascinating look at the Arizona Rangers from numerous sources, including the archives of the Arizona Rangers in Nogles, the Arizona State Library and Archives, the Arizona Historical Society, the Arizona Historical Foundation, his personal collection and oral histories of the Rangers and their families.

$19.95

IMAGES OF AMERICA: GLOBE, ARIZONA

2009-01-13T12:43:00.000-08:00

According to Arizona folklore, "Globe City" was named for an extremely large, globe-shaped silver nugget found along Pinal Creek in the 1870s. The townsite was laid out in the foothills of the Pinal Mountains in 1876. In 1881 Globe was named the first county seat of Gila County. Globe can rightfully lay claim to many famous Arizonans who helped shepherd the Arizona Territory into statehood, including the state's first governor, George W. P. Hunt.

Using over 200 historic archival photographs, Bill and Lynn Haak present here the distinctive story of "Globe City’s" past that shaped the character of the city of Globe today.

$21.95

IMAGES OF AMERICA: OLD SAN CARLOS

2009-01-13T12:25:00.000-08:00

Established in 1873, the San Carlos Indian Agency established a reservation for the area’s Western Apache bands. About the same time, a U.S. Army post was created nearby to exert military control. The original agency and army post are known today as Old San Carlos. From 1874 to 1877, the U.S. government’s peace policy directed additional Apache groups and other regional natives to San Carlos. The ensuing turmoil initiated the now familiar Apache Wars. These campaigns were fought through the 1870s and 1880s, as Apache rebels intermittently broke from the reservation and returned to former haunts or sought refuge in northern Mexico. By most accounts, Old San Carlos was an inhospitable locale.

In this recent IMAGES OF AMERICA release Tucson authors, Paul and Kathleen Nickens, present over 200 rare and mostly unpublished historic photographs of Old San Carlos, from its inception in 1873 to its demise in 1928, when Coolidge Dam was constructed on the Gila River, causing the inundation of the original agency location.

$21.95

KID'S BOOKS!

2008-10-17T08:05:00.000-07:00

DON’T CALL ME PIG! A Javelina Story by Conrad J. Storad

What exactly is a “javelina”? This hairy little creature is shaped like a pig, has a snout like a pig, and makes grunting noises like a pig. But is it really a pig? Nope. Not at all! Not even close! “Javelina” is just one name for a rowdy little critter that lives in large families and roams in herds across the Southwestern deserts. “Collard peccary” is another name. One thing for certain – after reading DON’T CALL ME PIG!, readers of all ages will know why they should NEVER, EVER call them pigs!

Conrad J. Storad is editor of the award winning Arizona State University Research Magazine, and founding editor of Chain Reaction, a science magazine for young readers. He is also the author of many science and nature books for children and young adults. Storad serves as editor and chief operating officer for Beck Press, Inc., a Tempe, Arizona based publishing company.

$14.95

JUST LIKE MY PAPA by Pamela Haught-Stuart

This delightful rhyming book makes a unique, fun read-a-loud for youngsters of all ages. It includes family lore and insight into a cowboy's life, and makes you want to holler "Yipee Kai Yea! Round 'em up partners!" It's a real treasure for those who enjoy reading regional books to their children, and offers a special tribute to a fine cowboy and his grandson. The author's father, Hubert Haught, was a tall, skinny cowboy who was thrilled to have grandkids - and THEY thought HE was something mighty special!

When Pamela's oldest son, David, was 6 years old, he brought home a drawing labeled "when I grow up I want to be a tall, skinny cowboy". She saved the drawing for over twenty years and one day that drawing inspired a poem, "When I grow up I want to be a tall, skinny cowboy just like my papa." The poem eventually evolved into a book . When David's wife, Ana, saw the book, she said, "I want to do the illustrations!" Thus, JUST LIKE MY PAPA pulled one more family member into this heart-warming project!

$15.95

THE ADVENTURES OF FLAT CACTUS JACK by Don Wells and Jean Groen

Don Wells is an expert at identifying desert plants. He can tell us where to find them, how each plant is unique, and the traditional food or medicinal uses of each plant, seed, or fruit. Jean Groen specializes in finding traditional recipes for each plant specimen and developing “modern” recipes that can be used in 21st century kitchens. Together, their goal is to teach us all that the Sonoran Desert is one of nature’s very special places and that we need to love and respect it as we would our own back yards.

Together, Don and Jean have produced a wonderful book for children, narrated by Flat Cactus Jack, in which "Jack" leads a group of youngsters along the "Lost Goldmine Trail". Along the way, Flat Cactus Jack reminds his charges that the very survival of our fragile desert depends on them. First, he teaches them how to be safe in the desert. Second, he explains how to treat the desert to keep it safe from their activities. And then they’re off to meet desert wildlife and look for desert plants. In the end, Flat Cactus Jack gives the children recipes for some of the desert plants they’ve found along the way.

$14.95

AMAZING GIRLS OF ARIZONA: True Stories of Young Pioneers by Jan Cleere

Early Arizona girls were expected to care for younger children, cook and clean, wash clothes, milk cows, tend gardens, and round up wandering herds in the harsh, unfamiliar desert landscape. Some of the more headstrong young women strained against the confines of their chores, choosing instead to explore and embrace this wildly beautiful land, even if it meant disobeying elders or risking their lives.

Author Jan Cleere has compiled an inspiring collection of the truly spell-binding stories of 11 these energetic young women in her latest book. Here you’ll meet Olive Oatman, who spent five years as an Indian captive; Laurette Lovell, born with a severe leg deformity, who went on to become one of the first great painters of western scenes; and Edith Bass, born in 1896, who was wrangling mules before the age of nine. This lively read is illustrated with historic photographs. You’ll never forget these real girls of Arizona who conquered the West in their own special style!

$12.95

THE SUMMER OF '53: A Bullion Plaza Story

2008-09-01T16:47:00.000-07:00

THE SUMMER OF '53: A Bullion Plaza Story by Samuel B. Munoz

Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats – the game is about to begin!

The old basketball court, silent and idle lo these many years, is suddenly filled with noise and excitement. Listen to the rhythmic bouncing of the ball. Keep your eyes on Number 11 as he methodically scans the court. Echoes of a tension-filled era tremble in his soul while memories of segregation revolve in his mind. In spite of the booing demons of prejudice and injustice, Number 11 makes his way down the court with style and grace. The player is Samuel B. Munoz of Miami, Arizona, whose book, The Summer of 53: A Bullion Plaza Story, makes an imposing entrance into the annals of Arizona’s history.

$20

THE WORM IN MY TOMATO

2008-09-01T16:30:00.000-07:00

THE WORM IN MY TOMATO
by Dr. Santos C. Vega

"By the railroad tracks of the Miami Depot;
There we stood, marked for departure.
We wept, sad to leave Miami."

During the Great Depression President Herbert Hoover authorized the deportation of more than ½ million Mexicans and Mexican-Americans in what was called "Mexican Repatriation." Santos Vega was just 6 months old in 1932 when his family boarded the the Repatriation Train at the Miami Depot. In his book, THE WORM IN MY TOMATO, author and educator Vega tells the heart-wrenching story of his own family’s “voluntary” repatriation from Miami, Arizona to rural Mexico and back.

$20

FABULOUS COFFEE BAR/GIFT SHOP FOR LEASE!

2008-08-22T17:03:00.000-07:00

COFFEE SHOP/GIFT SHOP SPACE FOR LEASE!

Incorporated in our successful bookstore, which is housed in a 1918 bank building, we have a GREAT space that includes a kitchen that has been approved by the Gila County Health Department as a snack bar. It also has space that can be used for dining and/or a small gift shop. This space can be accessed both from the street and from our bookstore, which is right on busy Highway 60 in the historic mining town of Miami, Arizona. We are offering to lease this wonderful space to the right person or persons for just $500 per month. This amount includes the use of the space, all kitchen equipment, and utilities (water, sewer & garbage, electricity and wireless internet service). A $1500 down payment is required, to include the first & last month lease payment, a $250 (refundable) cleaning deposit and $250 (non-refundable) for all coffee shop supplies on hand at time of lease signing.

For more information, please contact us by email at thebookbank@cableone.net by phone at 928-473-4134 or 928-812-3287.

BOOK SIGNING, SUNDAY MAY 25TH 1-4 PM

2008-04-28T15:54:00.000-07:00

Many American Indian cultures regard the passage from childhood to adulthood as a pivotal phase of life, and have devised rituals to affirm traditional values and community support for its members. These rituals are a positive social force in many Native American communities. In her book, EMPOWERMENT OF NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN GIRLS: Ritual Expressions at Puberty, Carol Markstrom describes the female puberty rituals of four tribes, paying particular attention to the Apache Sunrise Dance, which is described and analyzed here in great detail. Meet the author of EMPOWERMENT OF NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN GIRLS ($49.95) at The Book Bank, 420 Live Oak Street (HWY 60) in Miami, AZ on Sunday, May 25th from 1-4 PM. Call 928-473-4134 or email thebookbank@cableone.net for more details.

Robert Keil was born in 1898, ran away from home at the age of 15 and lied about his age to join the calvalry. He served with the Eighth U.S. Cavalry in the wild and sparsely populated Big Bend country of West Texas during the violent years of the Mexican Revolution. In a book titled BOSQUE BONITO: Violent Times Along the Borderland During the Mexican Revolution, Robert “Bob” Keil tells about the beauty of the Big Bend country, as well as the violence and tragedies he witnessed there between 1913 and 1918, which both impressed and haunted him throughout the remainder of his life. Meet the heirs of Robert Keil, author of BOSQUE BONITO ($19.95) at The Book Bank, 420 Live Oak Street (HWY 60) in Miami, AZ on Sunday, May 25th from 1-4 PM. Call 928-473-4134 or email thebookbank@cableone.net for more details.

Sometime around 1914 Chrysotile, Arizona was established at the bottom of Ash Creek Canyon, about 60 miles from Globe, as an asbestos mining town. Over time, the town of Chrysotile was nearly forgotten. Now, based on the notes, history and pictures of Frank Knuckey, Chrysotile is brought to life again in a book of the same name compiled by Gene Knuckey. Here you’ll learn about the good times and the bad as you explore the work and play of those who lived in this remote area, from the town’s humble beginnings to its final closing in 1945. Meet Gene Knuckey, author of CHRYSOTILE ARIZONA: 1914 to 1945 ($11.95) at The Book Bank, 420 Live Oak Street (HWY 60) in Miami, AZ on Sunday, May 25th from 1-4 PM. Call 928-473-4134 or email thebookbank@cableone.net for more details.

MEET THE AUTHORS!

2008-04-14T13:04:00.000-07:00

Meet these fine authors at The Book Bank Booth on the midway at Miami, AZ's Boomtown Spree - A celebration of our mining history!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - APRIL 19TH & 20TH, 2008

Spirits in the Mountain by William Johnson & Michael Johnson

Jacob Waltz – known today as The Lost Dutchman – was a man who spent a great deal of his life keeping a secret that would one day make his life an open book. Adolf Ruth – did he wander off in the wilderness in 1931 and die a natural death – or was he murdered? The Peralta Stone Tablets were discovered sticking out of the ground near the highway in 1949 by a family vacationing in Arizona. Are they fake or are they fact? Authors and brothers, Bill and Michael Johnson, believe they have discovered the answers, which they’ve compiled into their newly released book - SPIRITS IN THE MOUNTAIN: Very, Very Dangerous. Find the Heart. Find the Treasure. Meet these authors at The Book Bank on Saturday and Sunday, April 19th and 20th, during Miami’s Boomtown Spree.

History of Arizona's Clifton-Morenci Mining District byTed Cogut & Bill Conger

The Clifton-Morenci Mining District can lay claim to many “firsts” in the history of copper mining in Arizona:

the first copper ingot smelted
the first mine railroad
the first concentrator
the first to treat porphyry ores successfully

Read about the changing technology of copper mining, from the earliest days in the underground to the era of open pit mining, in History of Arizona's Clifton-Morenci Mining District. Meet Ted & Bill at The Book Bank Booth on the midway at Miami's Boomtown Spree on Saturday, April 19th!

Plants of the Sonoran Desert, Foods of the Superstitions & Flat Cactus Jack by Don Wells and Jean Groen

Don and Jean have real heart for the Sonoran Desert. Together they have authored three books about our beautiful desert and its many useful plants. When they’re not writing about the desert, they’re conducting classes, giving lectures, leading hikes, and teaching people how to cook with desert plants. These wonderful people are on a mission to encourage people of all ages to love and care for the desert. Meet Don & Jean at The Book Bank Booth on the midway at Miami's Boomtown Spree on Saturday, April 19th!

Mother Magma: A Memoir of Underground Life in the San Manuel Copper Mine by Onofre Tafoya

Onofre “Taffy” Tafoya’s commitment to mining and hard work, and his love for the “best of people” gave birth to his written testament - Mother Magma: A Memoir of Underground Life in the San Manuel Copper Mine. Here, in words and pictures, the author takes us inside the San Manuel Copper Mine to witness the never-before told story of one of the most productive mines in the world. Be "lowered" into this amazing world and experience through the author’s eyes the intense and admirable endeavors of a courageous group of men who work inside the entrails of Mother Earth. Tafoya describes the dangers of underground mining and minces no words about how men died. Meet Mr. Tafoya at The Book Bank Booth on the midway at Miami's Boomtown Spree on Sunday, April 20th.

When Silver Was King by Jack San Felice

Fighting fierce Apaches and intense desert heat, four prospectors found a fortune in silver just four miles north of present-day Superior, Arizona. In fact, they discovered a real “king” of a mine back in 1875, aptly naming it the Silver King, which soon became one of the most famous mines in Arizona, indeed, in all the west. The Silver King’s riches provided prosperity for many of the Arizona Territory’s early pioneers, as well as the catalyst for settling the Central Arizona Territory. Meet the author of When Silver Was King at The Book Bank Booth on the midway at Miami's Boomtown Spree on Sunday, April 20th.

IMAGES OF AMERICA: ASH FORK, ARIZONA

2008-03-18T17:43:00.000-07:00

In his homespun style Marshall writes about the Ash Fork’s beginnings as a railroad town on the Santa Fe mainline in the 1880s to its decline in the 1970s when Route 66 was closed, the railroad bypassed the town, the famous Harvey House was abandoned and demolished, and the business district burned in a fire and was never rebuilt.

$19.95

Call Marlene Tiede at 928-473-4134 for more information.