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100	1		_aLong, Abijah, _d-1934
245	1	4	_aThe Big Cave : _bEarly History and Authentic Facts Concerning the History and Discovery of the World Famous Carlsbad Caverns of New Mexico
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2022-04-08
508			_aStephen Hutcheson, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Big Cave" by Abijah Long and Joe N. Long is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The work recounts the early history and discovery of the renowned Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, chronicled from the perspective of the original discoverers and their experiences. The narrative captures the journey of Abijah Long, who, along with his family, relocated to Carlsbad in the early 1900s, and his subsequent adventures surrounding the exploration and commercialization of the caverns, which are now recognized as a natural wonder. The opening portion of the book introduces Abijah Long's family as they embarks on a long journey from Goldthwaite, Texas, to the small town of Carlsbad, New Mexico, in a covered wagon in 1901. Upon arrival, Long navigates various failed business ventures, eventually stumbling upon a large cavity in the earth known as the "Big Cave." The narrative details his immediate intrigue about the cave and the eventual exploration he undertakes, highlighting his determination and curiosity despite initial reluctance from his companions. As Long discovers the cave's potential for guano mining, the groundwork is laid for the thrilling adventures and explorations that would follow in what becomes the famous Carlsbad Caverns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Cushman Publications, 1956
653			_aCarlsbad Caverns (N.M.)
700	1		_aLong, Joe N.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67800
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