TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rayburn,Otto Ernest
TI  - The Eureka Springs Story
AV  - F396 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Eureka Springs (Ark.) -- History
N1  - Release date is 2019-03-19; Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "The Eureka Springs Story" by Otto Ernest Rayburn is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the fascinating legends and historical developments surrounding Eureka Springs, Arkansas, particularly focusing on its renowned healing springs. It recounts the traditions and lore of the Native American tribes that cherished the area, as well as the pivotal moments in the town's founding and growth into a popular health resort.  The opening of the story introduces readers to the legendary origins of the "Magic Healing Springs," detailing how Northern Indian tribes visited the area in search of healing waters. It discusses the difficulty in verifying these oral legends, giving examples of multiple variations surrounding the stories of various tribal leaders and their daughters who sought healing. The account evokes a rich tapestry of history, folklore, and personal anecdotes about early pioneers and health seekers, establishing a foundation for understanding the cultural significance of Eureka Springs in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59099
ER  -