This book celebrates the colorful history of the Verde Valley from its prehistoric settlements to the Arizona State Centennial Celebration in 2012. Located in the heart of Arizona; between the Sonoran Desert and the mountain highlands of the Colorado Plateau; the Verde Valley has been a pleasant refuge for man and beast for thousands of years. In a land known for its lack of water; the Verde River and its tributaries--Clear Creek; Beaver Creek; Oak Creek; and Sycamore Creek--have attracted prehistoric people and American pioneers alike. This book will illustrate the history of the "Verde" from the ruins of the lost civilization to the first Anglo farming efforts along Clear Creek and the military presence at Camp Verde. It will illustrate the settlements at Middle Verde and along Beaver Creek; Rimrock; Oak Creek; Cornville; and Sedona. Finally; it will visit the settlement near the Cottonwoods; the exploitation of the Billion Dollar Copper Camp at Jerome; the smoke-belching furnaces of the smelters; and the elegant architecture of the planned company town of Clarkdale.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Highly Recommend :)By KalaBray7Absolutely LOVE this book!! I was so happy to actually read information I hadnt already read somewhere else! I appreciate this book because of the quotes :) It really brings you that much closer to this movement in history; makes you feel like you know that person or band just a little better than before. Its not a book for someone looking to find facts or literal info...its literally the thoughts; experiences; perceptions of the musician and bands in the eyes of the significant other; friend; etc. A unique read! You cant help but feel the authenticity of these quotes; considering the sources. Grunge fans; Alice in Chains; Nirvana; Soundgarden; etc.; I highly recommend!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. learned lotsBy DudeNot only does Greg Prato give you the late 80s and 90s era of Seattle; he goes waaaayyyyy back to the roots of it all in the 50s and 60s. I was totally amazed at how much content he was able to squeeze from prior periods and recent events as well.The only thing you have to adjust to is this is a series of quotes and answers from the people that lived it without a lot of narrative from Greg to guide you. Its not the author telling you what happened its the actually artists and people involved...in short quotes or answers. Its hard to get use to at first but then you get used to it and can get through the book quickly and understand why Greg did it this way.I really enjoyed this book and pretty much anything Greg Prato writes. He did an outstanding book on Blind Melon you should read as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyed reading the bookBy StrombiEnjoyed reading the book. Learned about a lot of band that I wasnt aware of before. But be forewarned that this book is just full of quotes from band members and fans that followed the bands from the beginning. If this isnt your thing find another book.
