Description: Desert Padre: The Life and Writings of Father John J. Crowley Brooks, Joan Inspiring and entertaining biography of a civic and spiritual leader who served in California's Owens Valley and Death Valley. He also served as chaplain to the CCC boys during the depression years and worked with other civic leaders to win concessions from the Los Angeles Dept of Water and Power, thus giving the residents hope and economic prosperity, especially in the area of tourism. His newspaper columns,"Sage and Tumbleweed written under a pen name of Inyokel were widely read and covered topics of interest to the local area, e.g. Death Valley stories, desert driving, descriptions of the desert environment, vignettes from the filming of westerns in the Alabama Hills in Lone Pine and many local events. The Padre is now memorialized by Crowley Lake in Mono County and by monuments at the site of his death in 1940 and a monument on the road to Death Valley. Features Used Book in Good Condition Anthem Books Difference Great quality used items! We aim to exceed expectations on every order with quick shipping and extra attention to quality packaging! Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!
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Binding: paperback
Pages: 401
Brand: Brand: Mesquite Pr
Unspsc Code: 55101500
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Publication Date: 1997-07T
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Item Name: Desert Padre: The Life and Writings of Father John J. Crow..
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Book Title: Desert Padre : the Life and Writings of Father John J. Crowley, 1891-1940
Number of Pages: 401 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Mesquite Press
Topic: United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), General
Publication Year: 1997
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History
Author: Joan Brooks
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
