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Journey back in time to Bisbee of 1912 . . . Ollie, her three older brothers, her parents and her grandfather live during the exciting time of Arizona's statehood. Become involved in their family life, witness a near disaster underground, cheer at the new ball park, experience school days, meet people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, and exchange talk of the stock market in a town founded by Copper. |
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Author Barbara Ralph was intrigued by her husband's family's talk about the early days of Bisbee, experiences that their family shared playing baseball, working underground, riding the trolley, shopping in the community, and attending celebrations. Intrigued, she wove their stories into her first novel, Copper Dreams. Journeying to modern-day Bisbee, Barbara discovered, in the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum, the photos of 1912 Bisbee that bring her story to life. By researching the accounts she had heard, she has produced an accurate historical novel, photos included. Judy Perry, a well-known Bisbee artist created the painting for the cover using as a reference historical photos of the 1912 celebration of statehood day. Interesting
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Copper Dreams, A Novel of 1912 Bisbee