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Weaver, H. Dwight.
  Missouri caves in history and legend / H. Dwight Weaver.
        p. cm.
  Summary: “Examines the historical and cultural significance of Missouri caves, describing ways that people have used them historically for shelter, cold storage, burials, moonshine stills, mining, and even as hideouts for Civil War soldiers and outlaws including Jesse James. Describes growing public appreciation and conservation of these unique and beautiful resources”—Provided by publisher.
  Includes index.
  ISBN 978-0-8262-1778-3 (alk. paper)
 1. Caves—Missouri—History. 2. Speleology—Missouri. 3. Caves—Social aspects—Missouri—History. 4. Missouri—History, Local. 5. Missouri—History—Anecdotes. 6. Missouri—Biography—Anecdotes. 7. Legends—Missouri. 8. Folklore—Missouri. I. Title.
  GB605.M8W43 2008
  551.44'709778—dc22

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