Costco to Host Book Signing for Local Dewey-Humboldt Author

PRESCOTT, Ariz. - March 24, 2014 - PRLog -- Nestled in the Arizona mountains are several small, unassuming towns that belie the importance of their heyday. These towns are all intrinsic to each other for one reason: mining. Around Dewey-Humboldt chronicles these towns and their shared mining history in a collection of vintage images.  Readers will glimpse a view of the area’s past and see how the early miners, ranchers, and their families lived and worked.  They will also learn about the tumultuous times when Indian wars occurred and mines were closed.

The book showcases the towns of Dewey and Humboldt, and covers the connection of towns such as Mayer, Crown King, and Cherry that still exist. As well as others, like Poland and Bumble Bee, which have mostly vanished, but their pioneering spirit and importance will never be forgotten. Author J.P Gorham states, “Interest in the history of this small area reaches far outside the immediate community.”  He hopes this book will preserve and honor the influence that the area had on the Arizona Territory.

Join the Author for a Book Signing!

Where:  Costco

3911 Highway 69, Prescott AZ 86301

When: Saturday, April 12^th, 2014; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online (http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/9781467131124/Around-Dew...).

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/.

Around Dewey-Humboldt

by J.P. Gorham

Images of America Series

128 pages/ softcover

Available: March 3,  2014