The History of Camels in Arizona book
If the Hi Jolly Monument and the camel murals and sculptures in Quartzsite,
Arizona have sparked your curiosity and interest about camels, this book is a must
read for you!
The book traces Arizona’s extraordinary 30-million-year history with camels from
prehistoric times to the present day. During this span of time many different
varieties of camels roamed free over what is now Arizona, went extinct and were
ultimately reintroduced back into the United States. The intriguing story of the
Who, What, When, Where and Why over 200 camels were imported into America
by the U.S. Government and private entrepreneurs in the mid 1850’s and early
1860’s is explained in an interesting and engaging manner. Their role and impact
on western American transportation, Arizona Indians, the western mining
interests, the U.S. Army and early American pioneers are also presented.
Because the Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce has demonstrated a commitment
to preserving the Community’s rich historical legacy that involves America’s and
Arizona’s experience with camels, 100% of the Chamber’s book sales proceeds
will go directly to the Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce.
Reading this book opens a window on one of the relatively unknown chapters of
the history of Arizona and the United States that is both captivating and
fascinating – please enjoy!
Roger Mansfield
If the Hi Jolly Monument and the camel murals and sculptures in Quartzsite,
Arizona have sparked your curiosity and interest about camels, this book is a must
read for you!
The book traces Arizona’s extraordinary 30-million-year history with camels from
prehistoric times to the present day. During this span of time many different
varieties of camels roamed free over what is now Arizona, went extinct and were
ultimately reintroduced back into the United States. The intriguing story of the
Who, What, When, Where and Why over 200 camels were imported into America
by the U.S. Government and private entrepreneurs in the mid 1850’s and early
1860’s is explained in an interesting and engaging manner. Their role and impact
on western American transportation, Arizona Indians, the western mining
interests, the U.S. Army and early American pioneers are also presented.
Because the Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce has demonstrated a commitment
to preserving the Community’s rich historical legacy that involves America’s and
Arizona’s experience with camels, 100% of the Chamber’s book sales proceeds
will go directly to the Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce.
Reading this book opens a window on one of the relatively unknown chapters of
the history of Arizona and the United States that is both captivating and
fascinating – please enjoy!
Roger Mansfield
If the Hi Jolly Monument and the camel murals and sculptures in Quartzsite,
Arizona have sparked your curiosity and interest about camels, this book is a must
read for you!
The book traces Arizona’s extraordinary 30-million-year history with camels from
prehistoric times to the present day. During this span of time many different
varieties of camels roamed free over what is now Arizona, went extinct and were
ultimately reintroduced back into the United States. The intriguing story of the
Who, What, When, Where and Why over 200 camels were imported into America
by the U.S. Government and private entrepreneurs in the mid 1850’s and early
1860’s is explained in an interesting and engaging manner. Their role and impact
on western American transportation, Arizona Indians, the western mining
interests, the U.S. Army and early American pioneers are also presented.
Because the Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce has demonstrated a commitment
to preserving the Community’s rich historical legacy that involves America’s and
Arizona’s experience with camels, 100% of the Chamber’s book sales proceeds
will go directly to the Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce.
Reading this book opens a window on one of the relatively unknown chapters of
the history of Arizona and the United States that is both captivating and
fascinating – please enjoy!
Roger Mansfield