Books, Diaries, Journals & Misc.

Diary of Fr. Francisco Garces

I went three leagues northwest, accompanied by the principal captain of the Jamajabs; and having turned aside ...

The Journal of Jedediah Smith

I had lost a good many horses and some of those remaining were not able to carry anything. I got the Indians to ...

Opening the Mojave River Trail

It was more than just geography that shaped the trail, Indian attacks and loss of life would not get in the way of profits.

Death Valley in '49

This map was quite frequently exhibited and the matter freely discussed in camp, indeed speeches were made ...

Land of Little Rain

Notes from the Life of Christopher Carson

Excerpts from his biography pertaining to California and his western adventures.

Indian Slave Trade

This inhumane, yet human, institution existed in North America before the continent was discovered by the ...

On the Frontier

An 1870s trip across the Mojave Desert from Cajon Pass to Fort Mohave on the Colorado River and excerpts from other related subjects.

Pioneer of the Mojave

He had barely settled in before his ranch was raided by Indians. Other attacks followed throughout the years, ...

Victor Valley - Historic Portal

The story of the Victor Valley from before history to the mid-1970s.

The White Heart of Mojave

Beyond the walls and solid roofs of houses is the outdoors. It is always on the doorstep. ...

Captivity of the Oatman Girls

The Story of Inyo

Death Valley Chuck-Walla

Magazine for Men ...