Mountains and Deserts
Superstitions, survival and the stories we tell
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Narrated by:
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AI Voice
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By:
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Heather R
This title uses virtual voice narration
Virtual voice is computer-generated narration for audiobooks.
Summary
Inside you'll find:
- The Lost Dutchman's Mine and the lost gold of the Superstition Mountains
- The Donner Party and the survival stories that became legend in the Sierra
- Mountain gods, desert lights, and the spirits that guard the high passes
- The Great Basin, Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan deserts and their haunted corners
- Eight regions, from the Appalachian spine to the Alaska Range
Each chapter follows the same easy structure: the place, the real history, and the stories people tell about it. Told straight, no embroidery.
Perfect for hikers, campers, and anyone who has ever looked at a mountain and wondered what is up there.
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