Nantan: The Life and Times of John P. Clum Vol. 2: Tombstone to Los Angeles November 1882 – May 1932 [Paperback]

Gary Ledoux (Author), Rachel Ledoux (Photographer), Goose Flats Graphics (Cover Design)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 19, 2008

John Clum left Tombstone, A.T. in the fall of 1882 thinking that the excitement he had experienced as "Nantan Betunnykahyeh", the Indian Agent for the San Carlos Apache reservation, and his time as Tombstone's Mayor, and founder of the Tombstone Epitaph could never again be recaptured. How wrong he was! Venturing west, he got in on the ground floor of one of the most exciting times in California history as southern California's land and citrus market boomed! The firm of Clum and O'Connor played a key role ­ until the market went bust. But that didn't deter the intrepid Clum as he took on a job nobody wanted, but offered the adventure of a lifetime ­ as Postal Inspector, establishing post offices along the gold trails in Alaska during the Stampede of '98. He then turned to lecturing, traveling the country on behalf of the Southern Pacific Railroad ­ America's most prodigious promoter ­ or as he liked to call himself; the "Trailblazer of Civilization." As the years took their toll, Clum turned to reminiscing and writing about his adventures, leaving a rich legacy of first-person knowledge about the American west. In the twilight of his life, Clum visited Tombstone and San Carlos one last time where once again he was respectively "Mayor", and "Nantan Betunnykahyeh." He was truly an extraordinary man whose influence is still felt today.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (June 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425174248
• ISBN-13: 978-1425174248
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,639,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)