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by Tom McCourt (Author)
The town of Moab is a fascinating place with a fascinating history-there is no place like it. Author Tom McCourt gathers the reader 'round the campfire to spin the true tale of Moab from the town's humble, sometimes violent, beginnings to its rise as the nation's Mecca of outdoor recreation. Discover secrets like: - The naming of Moab and what it may or may not mean (depending on who tells the story). - Old legends retold, and don't be surprised if you encounter the Moki Scream and the Ghost Wolf while camping around Moab! - How the Uranium Boom began, who was crowned Moab's Uranium Queen, and how the Uranium King figured out how to watch Leave it to Beaver at 10,000 feet. - The magical properties of Moab's water-from binding a couple in matrimony to granting dancing skills and sparking history-making movements. Anyone who has fallen in love with this one-of-a-kind town will appreciate the historical gems collected in this easy-to-read, entertaining book.
