The Silence and The Sun

The Silence and The Sun, 3rd Edition

Exploring the back roads of the Mojave Desert is a rewarding experience – there is a real thrill when one tops a ridge or rounds a curve to find the remains of an abandoned mine, town or former roadside business. All is silent now; the place is empty and may be overgrown as the desert reclaims the land. But at one time, decades ago, people lived, worked, and raised their families in these forgotten places.

The Silence and The Sun, liberally illustrated with photographs, offers a selection of historical accounts on the growth and eventual decline of some of these desert sites and stories of the people who lived there. Not only will the book help inspire your desert adventures and explore places you never knew existed, it will also broaden your appreciation of this beautiful country. The desert scenery in this area, bordered on the north by old Route 66, displays a beauty all its own, and the area is steeped in history centered on the railroad and mining. There are few roads in this region - some are prospector trails and others are tracks to abandoned mines, but for those who are interested in exploring and learning about some of the lesser-known areas, the wealth of information contained in The Silence and the Sun is second to none.

Learn more about The Silence and The Sun here, including a table of contents and download a sample chapter!