This book is a collection of poetry and short stories by J. Gregg Stephenson, with an introduction by Sidney Abram Weltmer. The work is inspired by the natural beauty of the American West and the author's experiences in mining camps and frontier towns. It is a vivid portrait of life in the late nineteenth century and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.