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City of Gold
Book • 2020
In this historical adventure, Owen Hollowell, at just 15, becomes the man of the house after his father's death from tuberculosis.
When a rustler steals their two prized mules, Owen and his younger brother Till set out across the San Juan Mountains to retrieve them.
Along the way, they encounter corrupt lawmen, greedy mining corporations, workers advocating for better work conditions, and the famous outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The story is vividly set in the Four Corners region, incorporating true events and real people, and offers a thrilling tale of resilience and adventure.
When a rustler steals their two prized mules, Owen and his younger brother Till set out across the San Juan Mountains to retrieve them.
Along the way, they encounter corrupt lawmen, greedy mining corporations, workers advocating for better work conditions, and the famous outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The story is vividly set in the Four Corners region, incorporating true events and real people, and offers a thrilling tale of resilience and adventure.
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as an inspiring read about the founding and development of Dubai.


Derek Sivers

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as a book that helped him understand and appreciate Dubai.


Derek Sivers

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Derek Sivers on Giving Away His $22 Million Dollar Fortune and Burning the Ships
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in the context of a documentary about the food critic, Jonathan Gold.

Gita Jackson

Everyone’s A Critic (With Harper Jay)
Mentioned as a well-written book about the history of Dubai, which made Derek admire Dubai and Sheikh Rashid.

I hated Dubai until I learned about it