What books are you reading (or listening to?)

And for pure entertainment, I continue the Expeditionary Force series by Craig Alanson and expertly performed by R.C. Bray. I've made may up through the seventh book, "Renegades," finishing just this morning.
 
I finally finished the 16.5 hour long “Guns, Germs, and Steel” that was recommended on here .

It jam packed with great information! I really enjoyed the content, but it was really hard for me to stay focused on it. If he released a 4 hour cliff notes version I think I’d enjoy it just as much.
 
Here's one I've read through many times but it's been awhile, figured I'd share a little of my family history here.

This was gifted to my grandparents by my parents in Christmas of 1981.
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This book is special to me for many reasons as it was one of the many used during my Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt and Dad's search for treasures and mines.
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This panel here in the book Grandpa notes.
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What my grandpa is talking about and who my great great grandfather is.

"Jeremiah Hatch came to the Ashley Valley in 1878 as an Indian agent. Following the Meeker, Colorado massacre of 1879 he was instructed to build a fort as protection for the white settlers. Their cabins with cedar post buttresses, formed part of the wall. Water was hauled from Ashley Creek. In 1881 first schoolhouse built on this site, CC Bartlett teacher. The fort called Ashley Center, Jerico, Hatchtown, later named Vernal was abandoned in 1882."

At any rate the book is filled with many other notes and such, because I moved to Northern Utah with my mom as a teen I was never involved in any of my family's adventures in searching for mines and treasures which is maybe a good thing. Of course somewhere in there, early 90s? my Aunt divorces and ends up partnered up with Randy W. Lewis. I'd like to get with my Aunt and interview her as I realize they are getting to the point of not getting out much anymore and won't be around much longer.
 
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JeeperG said:
Here's one I've read through many times but it's been awhile, figured I'd share a little of my family history here.

This was gifted to my grandparents by my parents in Christmas of 1981.
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This book is special to me for many reasons as it was one of the many used during my Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt and Dad's search for treasures and mines.
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This panel here in the book Grandpa notes.
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What my grandpa is talking about and who my great great grandfather is.

"Jeremiah Hatch came to the Ashley Valley in 1878 as an Indian agent. Following the Meeker, Colorado massacre of 1879 he was instructed to build a fort as protection for the white settlers. Their cabins with cedar post buttresses, formed part of the wall. Water was hauled from Ashley Creek. In 1881 first schoolhouse built on this site, CC Bartlett teacher. The fort called Ashley Center, Jerico, Hatchtown, later named Vernal was abandoned in 1882."

At any rate the book is filled with many other notes and such, because I moved to Northern Utah with my mom as a teen I was never involved in any of my family's adventures in searching for mines and treasures which is maybe a good thing. Of course somewhere in there, early 90s? my Aunt divorces and ends up partnered up with Randy W. Lewis. I'd like to get with my Aunt and interview her as I realize they are getting to the point of not getting out much anymore and won't be around much longer.
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Very cool family connection 😎
 
JeeperG said:
Here's one I've read through many times but it's been awhile, figured I'd share a little of my family history here.

This was gifted to my grandparents by my parents in Christmas of 1981.
View attachment 178877
This book is special to me for many reasons as it was one of the many used during my Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt and Dad's search for treasures and mines.
View attachment 178878
This panel here in the book Grandpa notes.
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What my grandpa is talking about and who my great great grandfather is.

"Jeremiah Hatch came to the Ashley Valley in 1878 as an Indian agent. Following the Meeker, Colorado massacre of 1879 he was instructed to build a fort as protection for the white settlers. Their cabins with cedar post buttresses, formed part of the wall. Water was hauled from Ashley Creek. In 1881 first schoolhouse built on this site, CC Bartlett teacher. The fort called Ashley Center, Jerico, Hatchtown, later named Vernal was abandoned in 1882."

At any rate the book is filled with many other notes and such, because I moved to Northern Utah with my mom as a teen I was never involved in any of my family's adventures in searching for mines and treasures which is maybe a good thing. Of course somewhere in there, early 90s? my Aunt divorces and ends up partnered up with Randy W. Lewis. I'd like to get with my Aunt and interview her as I realize they are getting to the point of not getting out much anymore and won't be around much longer.
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I've had that one a long time, but have only read it once. Need to dust it off again.

- DAA
 
DAA said:
I've had that one a long time, but have only read it once. Need to dust it off again.

- DAA
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I guess I didn't include LaVan's description of what the panel says, I would have to ask my Aunt if Grandpa ever spent time with or spoke with LeVan, It is very possible as I do remember him spending time with some of the Native Elders. Theres a wealth of information in this book, mine also comes with a map.
 
It's really fascinating stuff. Anyone with a keen interest in rock art should read it. Many panels that academia has forever and still shrugs and says "nobody really knows what it means", some people do know what they mean. Or some people did, at least.

One of the things that really struck home to me was the graphical depiction of universal sign language. Universal sign language does appear to be "universal", being used globally farther back in time than anyone knows.

- DAA
 
DAA said:
It's really fascinating stuff. Anyone with a keen interest in rock art should read it. Many panels that academia has forever and still shrugs and says "nobody really knows what it means", some people do know what they mean. Or some people did, at least.

One of the things that really struck home to me was the graphical depiction of universal sign language. Universal sign language does appear to be "universal", being used globally farther back in time than anyone knows.

- DAA
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Oh no doubt.

I'll refer you to page page 32, Grandpa made sure to highlight it.
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I don't believe I have any books on sign to go with all this other stuff I have, I'd imagine if anyone does, my Aunt has them. I can definitely say my Grandpa learned it but that's something I'll have to ask is to what extent? For it was my Grandpa's, Grandpa that was running around Utah as an "Indian Agent" for Brigham Young. I could also get in more depth about the "Hatch" history and their roll in everything. My Grandpa actually never met his Grandpa

Side note, even I attended my Great Grandmas 100th birthday party, a lot of us did, Orin Hatch was also there. I don't really recall any of that being 4.

I'll show you how loved this waybill is too.
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