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The Civilian Conservation Corps In Arizona'S Rim Country: Working In The Woods

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This book takes a close look at a long neglected area of both Civilian Conservation Corp history and Arizona history. Moore's effort will be of interest to anyone seeking a scholarly but down-to-earth account of CCC work in the western United States. (By "scholarly," I mean that Moore's work includes footnotes, a useful bibliography, and index, which should make it a boon to other researchers of the CCC. By "down-to-earth," I mean that Moore's book isn't written in some long-lost scholarly vernacular that only college professors can decipher. To me, it's historical storytelling at its best.)

Moore knows his subject and he knows the region, delving deeply into individual camp histories and providing intimate glimpses into the lives of the men who lived and worked in those camps. The illustrations - rarely, if ever seen elsewhere - are an asset in their own right. If you study New Deal-related subjects, you owe it to yourself to read this book.

I was hoping for a lead to my Father's service in the CCC. That was to much to hope for, but the author's diligent research and interviews gave me an accurate picture of what the life and activities of a CCC boy was like. Even if I never find enough information to access my Father's records, I enjoyed this book and appreciate it very much. It was well worth the price and the time spent reading it. The references at the end of the book are very valuable.