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Author:
Weaver, H. Dwight.
Title:
Missouri caves in history and legend / H. Dwight Weaver.
Publisher:
University of Missouri Press,
Copyright Date:
c2008
Description:
xvi, 157 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm.
Subject:
Caves--Missouri--History.
Speleology--Missouri.
Caves--History.--Missouri--History.
Missouri--History, Local.
Missouri--History--Anecdotes.
Missouri--Anecdotes.--Anecdotes.
Legends--Missouri.
Folklore--Missouri.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-145) and index.
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.
Series:
Missouri heritage readers
ISBN:
0826217788 (alk. paper)
9780826217783 (alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)173243744
LCCN:
2007037350
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
CDPC522 -- Solon Public Library (Solon)

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