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Missouri caves in history and legend  Cover Image Book Book

Missouri caves in history and legend / H. Dwight Weaver.

Weaver, H. Dwight. (Author).

Summary:

"Examines the historical and cultural significance of Missouri caves, describing ways that people have used them historically for shelter, cold storage, burials, moonshine stills, mining, and even as hideouts for Civil War soldiers and outlaws including Jesse James. Describes growing public appreciation and conservation of these unique and beautiful resources"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780826217783
  • ISBN: 0826217788
  • Physical Description: xvi, 157 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Columbia : University of Missouri Press, [2008]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Donated in memory of Joan Small, 2016.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-145) and index.
Subject: Caves > Missouri > History.
Speleology > Missouri.
Caves > Social aspects > Missouri > History.
Legends > Missouri.
Folklore > Missouri.
Missouri > History, Local.
Missouri > History > Anecdotes.
Missouri > Biography > Anecdotes.

Available copies

  • 45 of 47 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 47 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Rolla Public Library MO 551.447 WEA (Text) 38256101834533 Missouri & Local Interest Available -


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